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Vol. 20 Number 22 An Award Winning Weekly Newspaper Thursday, November 10, 2011 ATF National Response Team activated for Manhattan fire The National Response expertise that the state and Team (NRT) from the Bureau local agencies may not have of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms the resources to provide. The and Explosives (ATF), along responding NRT component with ATF special agents from normally has 13 to 18 mem- the Kansas City Field bers, including special agents Division, have joined the who have fire origin-and- investigation of an apartment cause expertise; forensic complex fire that occurred at chemists; fire protection engi- 4th St. and Leavenworth at the neers; accelerant detection request of the Manhattan Fire canines and additional support Depart-ment. The fire was services. reported at approximately 2:38 Once requested, the team a.m. on Nov. 6, 2011. can respond within 24 hours The Strasser Village to lend ATF’s expertise to Apartments is a 96 unit apart- state and local law enforce- ment building that was under ment or fire service personnel. construction. The NRT consists of three The damage to the structure regional components, organ- is considered a total loss. ized geographically to cover Dick’s Sporting Goods and the United States. ATF’s part- other nearby businesses also nership with federal, state and sustained fire, smoke and local departments is the key to water damage. Damage esti- an effective fire scene investi- mates for the apartment build- gation. The NRT works along- ing and nearby businesses are side its partners in reconstruct- undetermined at this time. ing the scene, identifying the ATF’s National Response origin of the fire, conducting Team (NRT) members arrived interviews and sifting through Tuesday and will initiate debris to obtain evidence scene investigation today. The related to the fire. fire is being jointly investigat- The Strasser Village Apartments burned Sunday morning and Tuesday the National Response Team arrived in The NRT has brought ed by the Manhattan Fire Manhattan to help local officials with the investigation. (Photo by Ben Brake) expertise and state-of-the-art Depart-ment, the Riley and the extent of the fire upon ment and the Kansas State more devastating,” said dent.” equipment to the investigation County Police Department, their arrival. I greatly appreci- Fire Marshal’s Office are ATF Assistant Special The presence of the NRT in of major fire and explosives the Kansas State Fire ate the assistance from Riley lending to this investigation.” Agent in Charge Jeff Fulton. itself does not indicate that a incidents since its inception in Marshal’s Office and ATF. County Emergency Medical “This fire has caused con- “ATF is proud to partner with fire is suspicious in nature. 1978. This is the 3rd activa- Manhattan Fire Chief Jerry Services and the Riley County siderable damage to multiple the Manhattan Fire The NRT is often requested in tion of the NRT in fiscal year Snyder said, “Our fire crews Police Department during this businesses. However, without Department, the Riley County instances where a fire scene is 2012 and the 724th since the did an outstanding job of con- incident. I am also thankful the Manhattan Fire Depart- Police Department and the unusually complex, results in program began. taining this fire, especially in for the resources that ATF, the ment’s swift response, the Kansas State Fire Marshal’s a high dollar loss or fatality or light of the weather conditions Riley County Police Depart- impact could have been even Office to investigate this inci- requires equipment and Faculty Members Receive Kansas turns to managed care to curb state health costs Inaugural Wildcat Pride Award By Gene Meyer managed care program on an over some current Health and Two Kansas State prospective students and oth- land, Ohio, and came to K- Kansas Reporter official state website Tuesday. Environment mental health Universi-ty faculty mem- ers in the Wildcat family,” State in 1993. He earned TOPEKA — Kansas plans With an eye toward deliver- programs. bers received the inaugural said Amy Button Renz, presi- his bachelor’s degree in to reorganize its Medicaid ing services more efficiently, No Kansans will be cut Wildcat Pride Award to rec- dent and CEO of the Associa- music from The Ohio State program into a managed-care the state is proposing to reor- from state-federal Medicaid ognize K-State faculty or tion. “They are both outstand- University, his master’s program using private contrac- ganize its top three social programs, of which Kansas' staff who have been instru- ing representatives of K-State degree from the University tors to slow the growth in service agencies: share is now about $1 billion, mental in advancing the and have impacted the lives of of Wisconsin-Madison, and state health care costs. The Department of Health and no payments that doctors, mission of the K-State countless students.” his doctorate in philosophy The changes reflect ongoing and Environment will handle hospitals and other medical Alumni Association Flinchbaugh joined the K- (music education) from The state budget challenges as the financial and contractual care providers receive will be through support of its pro- State faculty in 1971. He Ohio State University. costs for Medicaid, education management of Medicaid. reduced, said Kansas Lt. Gov. and the state's pension system The Department of Social Jeff Colyer, who is also the grams. earned his bachelor’s degree As director of bands and continue to rise while the and Rehabilitation Services Brownback administration's Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh, in 1964 in animal science and professor of music, Tracz state's economic recovery will be renamed the point man on medical policy. professor of agricultural his master’s degree in 1967 in coordinates the undergradu- from the Great Recession is Department for Children and Instead, the plan will slow economics, and Dr. Frank agricultural economics from ate and graduate conducting slow. Families. The department will what is now a 7.6 percent Tracz, director of bands Pennsylvania State University. programs, teaches classes in "Last budget year, we bor- take over family preservation annual increase in state and professor of music, are He also earned his doctorate music education and rowed $200 million from (the and other social programs now Medicaid costs by coordinat- the 2011-2012 award recip- in agricultural economics from administers and guides all Kansas Department of split between the Department ing the treatment that ients. They received their Purdue University in 1971. aspects of the K-State band Transportation) to help pay for of Health and Environment Medicaid users now receive awards recently during the A native of York, Penn., program. He is the director Medicaid," Kansas Gov. Sam and the state's Juvenile Justice more efficiently and getting Association’s fall board Flinchbaugh is a longtime of the K-State Marching Brownback said. "We don't Authority. them out of hospitals, off meeting. adviser on agricultural policy Band as well as the K-State have that $200 million this The Department on Aging Medicaid and into their houses The award honors a K- to both political parties. He Wind Ensemble. He over- time, so we really need to will be renamed the or jobs more quickly, Colyer look at the organizational Department on Aging and said. State faculty or staff mem- has served as adviser to sees the Concert Band, structure and how we deliver Human Services. It will take ber for his/her advocacy of numerous governors, U.S. University Band and this." alumni relations, with a senators, U.S. Secretaries of Athletic Pep Bands. Brownback and his cabi- special emphasis on sup- Agriculture and U.S. House In spring 2011, Tau Beta net's top social services offi- port and participation in and Senate committees, as Sigma awarded Tracz the cers announced the proposal, alumni programs that well as international organiza- prestigious Paula Crider called KanCare, on Tuesday. Mershon to be honored engage members of the tions. Outstanding Director Under the new system, The Kansas Bar Association invited to attend. Wildcat family. As a professor of agricultur- Award. He also is a faculty about 350,000 Kansans who will be honoring the Hon. “What brought these two al economics at K-State, member of Conn-Selmer now receive Kansas Medicaid, Jerry L. Mershon, of Mershon was chief judge of faculty members to the top Flinchbaugh has received the Institute, as well as a past including nursing home resi- the 21st Judicial District, dents, and those who are dis- Manhattan, for 50 years of of our list was their Outstanding Teacher Award member of the Music service to the Bar at the Riley which encompasses Riley and extreme enthusiasm for K- from the College of Agricul- Education Journal Editorial abled and mentally ill, will Clay counties. He earned his become part of managed care County Bar Association State and their willingness ture three times. He is the Board and is a contributor plans offered by three private Meeting on Friday, November undergraduate degree from to attend Alumni author of more than 100 publi- to the series Teaching medical care organizations 11. The luncheon will take in Association events through- cations, including an agricul- Music Through July 1. place at noon at the Manhattan 1955 and his law degree from out the country to connect tural policy textbook. Performance in Band. Kansas began soliciting Country Club, 1531 N. 10th Washburn University School with alumni, friends, Tracz is a native of Cleve- proposals for running the St., in Manhattan; media are of Law in 1961. The difference between high schools in 1957 and 2012 Scenario 1: dies. ment because Jeffrey has a Scenario 5: graduation is racist. ACLU all siblings are removed from Jack goes quail hunting 2012 - Police called and disability. Mark gets a headache and files class action lawsuit their home and all computers before school and then pulls SWAT team arrives -- they takes some aspirin to school. against the state school system are confiscated. Johnny's dad into the school parking lot arrest both Johnny and Mark. Scenario 4: 1957 - Mark shares his and Pedro's English teacher. is placed on a terror watch list with his shotgun in his truck's They are both charged with Billy breaks a window in aspirin with the Principal out English is then banned from and is never allowed to fly gun rack. assault and both expelled even his neighbor's car and his Dad on the smoking dock . core curriculum. Pedro is again. 1957 - Vice Principal comes though Johnny started it . gives him a whipping with his 2012 - The police are called given his diploma anyway but over, looks at Jack's shotgun, belt. and Mark is expelled from ends up mowing lawns for a Scenario 8: goes to his car and gets his Scenario 3: 1957 - Billy is more careful school for drug violations. His living because he cannot Johnny falls while running shotgun to show Jack. Jeffrey will not be still in next time, grows up normal, car is then searched for drugs speak English. during recess and scrapes his 2012 - School goes into class, he disrupts other stu- goes to college and becomes a and weapons. knee. He is found crying by lock down, FBI called, Jack dents. successful businessman. Scenario 7: his teacher, Mary. Mary hugs hauled off to jail and never 1957 - Jeffrey sent to the 2012 - Billy's dad is arrest- Scenario 6: Johnny takes apart leftover him to comfort him. sees his truck or gun again. Principal's office and given a ed for child abuse, Billy is Pedro fails high school firecrackers from the Fourth 1957 - In a short time, Counselors called in for trau- good paddling by the removed to foster care and English. of July, puts them in a model Johnny feels better and goes matized students and teachers. Principal. He then returns to joins a gang. The state psy- 1957 - Pedro goes to sum- airplane paint bottle and blows on playing. class, sits still and does not chologist is told by Billy's sis- mer school, passes English up a red ant bed. 2012 - Mary is accused of Scenario 2: disrupt class again. ter that she remembers being and goes to college. 1957 - Ants die. being a sexual predator and Johnny and Mark get into a 2012 - Jeffrey is given huge abused herself and their dad 2012 - Pedro's cause is 2012 - ATF, Homeland loses her job. She faces 3 fist fight after school. doses of Ritalin. He becomes goes to prison. Billy's mom taken up by state. Newspaper Security and the FBI are all years in State Prison. Johnny 1957 - Crowd gathers. a zombie. He is then tested for has an affair with the psychol- articles appear nationally called. Johnny is charged with undergoes 5 years of therapy. Mark wins. Johnny and Mark ADD. The family gets extra ogist. explaining that teaching domestic terrorism. The FBI shake hands and end up bud- money (SSI) from the govern- English as a requirement for investigates his parents - and NewsNews MANHATTAN FREE PRESS - Thursday, November 10, 2011 22AA Obituaries worked for years at Michealis kids frequently spent a week Carl middle name. Jake Yunk Millwork and then at John or more in Osborne playing Survivors include his best Jake Carl Yunk, 85, passed Deere Implement Company golf, swimming, visiting the friend and loving wife Elberta, away peacefully with his wife, where he retired after a 25- park nightly, and going to the his son Dan and daughter-in- son and daughter-in-law by his year career. do-nut shop or out for ice law Cheryl, three grandchil- bedside Thursday November 3, Jake was united in marriage cream. Grandpa Yunk loved dren – Carey (Steve), Jill 2011, at the Meadowlark Hills to Elberta June Kaser on his grandchildren and they (Brannan) and Craig - Bramlage House, Manhattan, February 10, 1947. They cele- adored him. (Johanna), and four great Kansas after a brief illness. brated 64 wonderful years When the great grandchil- grandchildren – Kailey Jake was the son of together and were so looking dren started arriving, Jake was Rawson, Addison and Elliott Nicholas Carl and Anna Susan forward to celebrating their thrilled. They affectionately Riffel, and Nicholas Yunk - a (Carl) Yunk and was born on 65th wedding anniversary in referred to him as Gpa. brother Nick and wife Georgia June 8, 1926 on their farm February 2012. For their 60th Whenever he saw them, his Yunk of McKinney, Texas, and near Tipton, Kansas. In his anniversary they took a memo- eyes would light up with joy. a host of nephews and nieces early school days, he attended rable cruise with their son and Just a week before his passing, who loved their Uncle Jake. a country school near Tipton daughter-in-law to several of he got to meet his only great Memorials may be made to and after his father died in a the Hawaiian Islands. grandson Nicholas. Jake’s the St. Isidore’s Catholic tragic drowning at a family Longtime residents of mother’s maiden name was Student Center in care of the picnic the family moved to Osborne, Kansas, Jake and Carl as was his dad’s middle Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Osborne where he attended Elberta moved to Manhattan in name. When Jake was born Funeral Home 1616 Poyntz school. 1997 to be closer to family. Carl was chosen for his middle Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas He served in the Pacific in Over the years Jake and name. When Jake’s son 66502. World War II as a scout in the Elberta traveled frequently arrived, he was named Dan Online condolences may be infantry prior to the fall of with Dan and Cheryl and their Carl. When Dan’s son Craig left for the family through the Japan and in the Military children on trips all over the was born the Carl middle funeral home website at: Police after the war ended. He country where a strong bond name continued. To Jake’s www.ymlfuneralhome.com. was extremely proud of his developed between them and delight when Nicholas was service to his country. their grandkids. In addition, born in May 2011, he became When he returned home he while growing up the grand- yet another Yunk to carry the Qualified for Cross served in the United States by two brothers, James and teen grandchildren and 28 Frank Carpenter Navy during World War II as a Fred Carpenter, infant daugh- great-grandchildren and many Country Nationals Dr. Frank Robert Carpenter, Seaman 2nd Class. ter Alice Carpenter and one nieces and nephews. age 91, of Manhattan, died He was a member of First infant great granddaughter, Online condolences may be November 6, 2011, at Mercy Christian Church, Solar Graycee Carpenter. left for the family through the Regional Health Center in Kiwanis, Retired Teachers Survivors include four chil- funeral home website at Manhattan, KS. Association, AARP, Little dren: Roberta Andrews and her www.ymlfuneralhome.com. He was born August 15, Apple Barbershop Chorus, and husband Jim of Topeka, KS, Memorial contributions may 1920, in Troy, Kansas, the son the National Association of LaJean Whitcomb and her hus- be made to the The First of James Fredrick and Lucile College Teachers of band Carl of Stillwater, OK, Christian Church of (Case) Carpenter. Agriculture. Frank E. Carpenter and his Manhattan, KS or Meadowlark Frank R. graduated from Frank Carpenter was mar- wife Janis of Manhattan, and Hills Staff Gift Holiday Fund. Webster Rural High School, ried to Alice Alberta Biery on Myron Carpenter and his wife Contributions may be left in Kansas State University with a March 24, 1940, in Webster, Sue of Manhattan; two sib- care of the Yorgensen-Meloan- Bachelors and Masters degree Kansas. Alice preceded him in lings: Margaret Tuscher of Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 and the University of Missouri death on November 28, 2009. Spokane, WA, and Byron Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, at Columbia with a PhD. He He was also preceded in death Carpenter of Enid, OK; four- KS 66502. in marriage on March 23, Mr. Dearing would precede to the service. Frances Dearing 1940, in Cheyenne, Oklahoma. her in death on July 11, 2000. Graveside services will be Frances W. Dearing, age They made their home in sev- In 2001, Mrs. Dearing held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, 90, of Manhattan, Kansas, died eral Oklahoma communities returned to Wichita and November 12th at the Friday afternoon, November 4, for the next ten years as Loy became the Director of the Memorial Hills Cemetery in 2011, at Meadowlark Hills- taught school. In 1950, they Agape House. In January of Waynoka, Oklahoma. Viewing Lyle House in Manhattan. moved to Wichita, Kansas 2003, she moved to Manhattan will be available 30 minutes She was born on August 27, where Frances went to work in to make her home. Upon mov- prior to the service. 1921, in Waynoka, Oklahoma, various capacities, first for ing to Manhattan she joined Additional services will be November 8, 2011 the daughter of William Boeing and later for Cessna. Emmanuel Baptist Church and held during a memorial service Hi! Thomas and Belva Elizabeth She later drove a school bus later Grace Baptist Church. at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, My name is Aaron Roche & I am 12 yrs old. Two days ago I (Norris) Moore. Her father for 10 years. While in She is survived by five chil- November 13th, at the Grace ran in a cross-country meet in Garnett Ks. It turns out that it was died tragically two weeks prior Wichita, they were members dren: Frances Lana Brooks and Baptist Church, 2901 Dickens to her birth so following her of Midway Baptist Church. her husband, Ron, of Little Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas a qualifying time meet for Nationals! Well, believe it or not; I birth they went to live with her Mrs. Dearing was active in Rock, Arkansas, Larry C. Memorials may be made to qualified and will be going to the Huntington, West Virginia on grandmother. Her mother pre- 4-H and was a former 4-H Dearing and his wife, Bonny, Gideon’s International. November 19th of this year representing Kansas in my age ceded her in death when leader in the Sedgwick county of Monument, Colorado, Contributions may be left in group at Nationals. Frances was 9 years old. She area. She was also active with Beverly Ann Richardson and care of the Yorgensen-Meloan- was raised in the Waynoka Gideon’s and served as a state her husband, Ralph, of Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Now my problem; because I was not anticipating this for area and later moved to officer for three years with the Manhattan, Kansas, Belva Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, months, I did not have time to save up any money for the trip. I Pasadena, California for one Gideon’s Auxiliary. Mrs. Lynn Heikes and her husband, Kansas 66502 which is han- would really like to go! If you by any chance can donate ANY year where she graduated from Dearing also served alongside Henry, of Ft. Sumner, New dling the Manhattan arrange- amount of money for the expenses I will have; that would be high school at the junior col- her husband with the Wichita Mexico and Roger A. Dearing ments or the Smith Mortuary, absolutely great. Know that my parents & brother would sure lege in 1939. Following her Union Rescue Mission and and his wife, Becky, of 1415 North Rock Road, Derby, high school graduation she together they ministered to Greeley, Colorado. She is also Kansas 67037 which is han- like to be there to see me run, but they tell me that it is more returned to Oklahoma where numerous foster children. survived by her sister: Mary dling the Wichita and important that I get to experience this rare opportunity; so I will she attended Northwestern Helping those who were down Anna Lee Hinderliter of Oklahoma services. be riding a bus to get there which leaves on November 17th. Oklahoma State University for in life or going through a diffi- Woodward, Oklahoma, 13 On-line condolences may be Please, even if you can only send a couple of dollars to get me one year. cult time was their mission in grandchildren, 31 great grand- left for the family through the While at college she met her life. children and 1 great-great funeral home websites located there, it would so very much be appreciated!! My address is, future husband, Loy Clark In 1999, they moved to grandchild. Preceding her in at www.ymlfuneralhome.com. 4695 Bluebird Rd. Wamego, Ks 66547. And thanks so much to Dearing, and they were united Little Rock, Arkansas where death were granddaughter, or www.smithfamilymortuar- all that are able to donate. Wish & pray for this Kansas boy, as I Jean Ann Heikes Gammill and ies.com. will be doing my best. grandson, Mark Loy Heikes. VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION The family will receive friends during a visitation from “THEIR SERVICE – OUR FREEDOM” 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, Friday, November 11, 2011 November 10th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen 7:00-9:00 a.m. Veterans Day Breakfast Funeral Home in Manhattan. $4.00 Donation Funeral services will be held American Legion Post #17 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 114 McCall Road, Manhattan, Kansas 11th, at the Midway Baptist Church, 5135 S. Broadway, 9:00 a.m. State and Territorial Flag Display Wichita, Kansas. 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In the event of inclement weather, the cancellation of the parade will be announced over On May 29, 2010 in KMAN Radio 1350 AM and KBLS SUNNY 102.5 FM at 7:00 a.m. on November 11th. Manhattan, Kansas he was united in marriage to Marsha Tisdale. She survives at their home in Manhattan. Martin is also survived by his mother Shirley Miller, his grandmother Theda Hyde; three brothers: Mark Miller (Pat) of Montrose, Iowa, Mitch Miller (Lyn) of Frisco, Texas, and Mike Miller (Keri) of Prosper Texas. He is also sur- vived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Memorial graveside services for Mr. Miller will be held on Friday November 11, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. at the Dallas Cemetery in Melcher-Dallas, Iowa, with Pastor Bruce Thomas officiating. Online condolences may be left for the family by clicking on “Send Condolences” on this page. Memorial contributions are suggested to the VFW Post 1786 of Manhattan. 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loud when the woman said that all women whispered, “and I didn’t know women woman in the early days of California who Chapter 12 should be allowed to vote in all elections couldn’t always vote. Did you?” passed herself off as a man. At election time, and the men were blockheads if they didn’t No, Jack mouthed silently. she voted under her assumed name many Susan B. think so, too. Still not knowing the woman’s name, years before the right was granted to Jack rolled his eyes at his sister and pulled Mollie whispered to the woman beside her. women. They also read about Susanna M. Anthony slightly away. It wasn’t that funny. “You don’t know?” Shocked, the woman Salter the first woman mayor of Argonia, He looked at the men’s faces and saw that forgot to keep her voice low and earned a Kansas, the first woman ever to be elected few frowns. Lowering her voice, she Last Chapter: Wearing their glasses, the they didn’t think it was so funny either. mayor or to hold a political office of any whispered, “That’s Susan B. Anthony. She twins walk to their school where they Some of them scowled at the woman and kind in the United States. is fighting for us, for our right to vote. expect a big welcome. When no one even moved uneasily in their seats. A man put her name on the ballet as a You’re too young to understand, but it is a looks up and the date on the board is the Mollie noticed that although the men joke. He thought she wouldn’t get any votes right all women should have. A right we day they left, they realize they are invisible frowned, the women’s eyes sparkled and and be embarrassed. Instead she won. She must fight for in every way we can.” and time has stood still. At home even their they held up small fans and embroidered served one term. She had nine children. One Mollie thought of her mother and wished dog can’t see or hear them. And so they handkerchiefs to hide their wide smiles and baby was born and died while she was in she could be here. travel on. This time they are in Goodland to delighted grins. Mollie wondered why she office. She did her job well and the men who After Susan B. Anthony’s speech, several witness the trial flight of a forerunner to was the only girl in the audience. Had the joked about “Petticoat Rule” soon grew women, including the woman who sat the helicopter. fathers dragged their sons here? And where silent. beside Mollie, went up talk to the speaker, “When I was six,” the woman at the were the women’s daughters? She thought Reading on, the twins found that the the boys looked really bored. She was sure and Mollie followed. women in Kansas got the right to vote in podium said, “we moved from “I am so glad to see you here, my dear,” Massachusetts to Battenville, New York, they’d rather be outside playing baseball or 1912. Figuring in his head, Jack said, “That something. Susan B. Anthony said, when she came to was forty-five years after this talk we just and I was enrolled in the school there. her. “You are the future and I pray we’ll When it came time to learn long division, Now the woman talked about a heard.” convention held in 1859, eight years ago, have the vote by the time you are grown.” Mollie grinned. “Forty-five years after the teacher refused to teach me because I Mollie wanted to tell her about her was a girl.” called the Wyandotte Constitutional this talk you almost heard.” Convention. There, the woman informed mother and grandmother. Both always “Sorry,” Jack said. Just minutes before, Jack and Mollie voted. But they didn’t see eye-to-eye on found themselves sitting on chairs in a big them, it was decided that Kansas women “Look,” Mollie said, reading off the could vote for school issues. “So that, I politics. In the last presidential election, computer. “That was Kansas. It wasn’t until room among an audience of men, women, Mom, a Democrat, had voted for President and boys listening to the woman who had imagine, was to appease Kansas women,” 1920 that all the women in all the states Obama. Grandma Andrews, a Republican, could vote.” just spoken those words. had voted for John McCain. Instead, she Mollie nudged Jack. “The said, “Thank you for trying to help us get To Be Continued. teacher wouldn’t teach her the vote.” math because she was a girl?” Later she told Jack she also wanted to tell she hissed. “What kind of a her that the Susan B. Anthony dollar was school was that?” minted in her honor. “Look at our clothes, “Too bad it was so small,” Jack said. Mollie,” Jack said. “It was a “I know. Mom said people got it long time ago.” confused with the quarter, so no one wanted “Still,” Mollie muttered it. But a regular dollar was too heavy. indignantly. “It wasn’t fair.” Maybe they should have made paper ones.” “Shush,” said the woman “And get rid of George Washington?” seated beside her. Jack said. Embarrassed, Mollie Mollie frowned. “That doesn’t seem right focused her attention on the either. I wonder if her picture was ever on a woman speaker who was stamp?” dressed in a black long “The computer will know,” Jack said. sleeved dress, the skirt The twins had found their glasses in their brushing the floor, her dark hair parted in she said. “Although it is definitely better pockets and they put them on as soon as the middle and pulled back into a bun. As they were outside. Instantly the modern the woman spoke of women’s suffrage, it than not at all, it is not good enough. We will fight until we gain full suffrage” town of Manhattan and the time machine took Mollie a moment to realize she meant appeared. women’s voting rights. From their clothes, Jack had a hard time paying attention and kept nodding off. He heard the speaker say, Inside the time machine, the twins read she knew they were back again in the about the struggle it took for women to get 1800s, and as always, in Kansas. The “Today, the seventh day of September, 1867, not just here in Manhattan, Kansas, but all the right to vote. Some women were jailed question was, where in Kansas and who for protesting. Some women were even was this woman? over this state, half of the population does not have full suffrage. And that is beaten and kicked. One doctor was asked to As she listened to the woman talk so declare a woman insane for wanting the earnestly for a woman’s right to vote, deplorable.” Mollie poked him with her elbow and he vote. 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If interested, please contact Human Resources at 785-472-3111, stop by or visit us on the web: www.ewmed.com. EOE EditorialEditorial MANHATTAN FREE PRESS - Thursday, November 10, 2011 44AA Letters to Tom: Veterans day 2011 This Friday, November 11, Odyssey of the 517th tion to our country. He was on are fighting today, and they and respect. We should honor 2011 we observe Veterans Day. Parachute Regimental Combat his first tour of duty in Iraq will fight our battles tomorrow. them every day - not just on In November 1919, President Team 1943-1945). and was assigned to the 1st We owe them our freedom and Veterans Day. Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Like Lieutenant General Battalion, 5th Field Artillery, they deserve our total support November 11 as the first com- Seitz, Senator Merrill H. Werts 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st memoration of Armistice Day attended Kansas State Infantry Division, Fort Riley, to recognize the heroism of University and like the General Kansas. He was killed during those who died in the country’s his college career was inter- an enemy attack on his convoy. service and with gratitude for rupted by his service with the The 25-year-old soldier always the Victory in World War I - United States Army. Senator wanted a military career. It was known at that time as “The Werts and his cousin, the only his childhood dream. Dustin Great War.” The 11th of two boys in the family to carry Vincent was also a husband November was a legal holiday on the family name, went into and father. He leaves behind and observed as Armistice Day the military during World War his wife, Samantha. They mar- until June 1, 1954 when the II. "My cousin was killed ried two days before he was word “Armistice” was replaced Mike Kryschtal early in the war," Werts said. deployed. He also legally with “Veterans.” November At 24, his selection for com- The two had grown up togeth- adopted her daughter, 11th became a day to honor mand made him one the er, worked the farm together Nacomas. Before he deployed American veterans of all wars. youngest infantry battalion and became fraternity brothers he gave his military Bible to By the way, Stephan Riod of commanders during World War in college. But on Werts' 21st his mother. The day after his Emporia, Kansas originated the II. During the Battle of the birthday, his cousin was killed. mother, Marty Vincent, learned idea of expanding Armistice Bulge, now Lieutenant Colonel Despite this Senator Werts of her son's death, she decided Day to celebrate all veterans, Seitz headed up “Task Force went off to Europe to fight, to pick up his Bible. She had not just those who died in the Seitz,” made up of his battal- proud to represent his family. not touched it since his deploy- Great War. ion, a tank company with some He served from June 1943 to ment. A purple ribbon marked This year I would like to half tracks from the 7th March 1946. He earned a a page near the end of the vol- observe Veterans Day by Armored Division, a detach- commission as a Second ume in the book of telling you about three ment of engineers, and some Lieutenant from the Infantry Ephesians.'"That he might American soldiers whose lives self-propelled anti-tank guns. Officer Candidate School and comfort your heart,'" read his exemplify the meaning of “In twin attacks on two days, was assigned to Company I, mother from the sixth chapter, Veterans Day. Two of them one after dark and the other in 271st Infantry, 69th Infantry 22nd verse. "It's exactly what it were born in Kansas, the third late evening, Seitz sent the Division. At 0600 hours, 27 did." The passage gave her was a native of Mesquite, Germans reeling back to the February 1945, the 271st comfort and so much more — Texas and stationed at Fort village of Hunnange, which Infantry entered combat, a special message. Riley. Each is a genuine hero was the gateway to St. Vith. In attacking the Siegfried Line. Today, Americans serving in and sadly, in our age of cheap both attacks, paratroopers had On 28 March the 271st crossed our Armed Forces are support- Fall, Football celebrity, you are probably to cross long stretches of open the Rhine and continued east ed by the majority of their fel- unaware of what they did and ground. With all guns blazing until 26 April when elements low citizens. This was not and how much we all owe them. and with a massive artillery of the 69th Division linked up always the case, and even The three soldiers are: support fire, they locked up the with the Red Army at the River today there are some who feel Lieutenant General Richard J. crossroads village and waited Elbe. In 65 days of continuous that our warriors should be FURNACES Seitz, Senator Merrill Werts, in broad daylight for the huge combat, Senator Werts and the treated as if they are bureau- and First Lieutenant Dustin armored assault that came soldiers of the 69th Division crats working for the Vincent. The accomplish- behind them headed for the went from green replacements Department of Education. I Be sure your furnace is ready! ments of each of them would next stop, St. Vith. The bat- to seasoned veterans who invite them to imagine what it fill a book, but today we will tered battalion, which lost crushed the Third Reich. was like to attack through two Fall Furnace Service Special look at them as veterans. more than 400 of the original Fighting across Germany, feet of snow in the Ardennes, Soldiers who took up arms to 600 who entered Belgium only Senator Werts was wounded, to lose one’s leg in combat, or Includes: defend our Constitution. four weeks earlier, won losing his leg. to give one’s life at 25, leaving • 1” Poly Filter • 20pt. inspection of unit In May 1943, then Captain acclaim for its grueling feat in On November 4, 2011, First behind a loving family and • Labor - up to 1 hour (includes driving time locally) Dick Seitz took command of the freezing evenings of a Lieutenant Dustin Vincent, a unrealized potential. These are the 2nd Battalion of the 517th Belgian January” (Gerald native of Mesquite, Texas gave America’s veterans. They Just $59 Parachute Infantry Regiment. Astor, "Battling Buzzards: The his last full measure of devo- fought for us yesterday, they Pre Season Sale Prices on Energy Efficient York Furnaces What Ray Stevens told me HENTON It was in the mid-1970s on a He is without a doubt an funny, and very honest about typical summer evening that I American Patriot. who he is and who he is not. Plumbing & Air Conditioning, Inc. first learned about Ray In October 2011, I had the This song writer made it plain Call for your no obligation estimate Stevens. I was with my family opportunity to interview Ray that he is not a politician and in the Southeast Kansas town Stevens on my radio show, made no assertions about being of Independence, and we were Conscience of Kansas. Stevens a specialist or an expert in the 776-5548 preparing to enjoy a nice was gracious and funny, but he world of politics. What he did leisurely dinner at the local also very candid about his con- make clear was that as an Pizza Hut. The pizza pie was cern for the future of America. American he needed to do delivered to our table and a hot He told me that as he has got something, and so he decided juicy slice had just made it to older, he pays more attention to to take his song writing and my plate when it happened. A what is taking place in singing skills and take his commotion started at the east America. The comedian is stand. I think he is accomplish- side of the restaurant. I looked unhappy about the current ing more than even he knows. up and saw a young man, prob- direction the country is head- The truth is that taking back ably in his twenties, sprinting ing. Stevens said a certain this country will be a long, past the cashier’s counter. He amount of blame should be frustrating, and protracted bat- was wearing no clothes! Yes shared by the liberal media tle. To win in the end, conser- it’s true. The only item this Paul A. Ibbetson who, he believes, lies repeated- vatives must keep their morale fleet-footed fellow of tomfool- written a song about streaking. ly to the American people up as well as have a strong ery had on was a set of sneak- In my last bit of full disclosure, about the news. He also places spine. Humor has always been ers and one of those gasoline it is only fair to add that we blame on many teachers who, the conservatives’ ally but station bathroom keys, the kind got our pizza for free that Stevens feels, are not teaching sometimes it’s in short supply. with a chain connected to a night. children accurate history of our That is where conservatives piece of wood which most That was when I first country. This comedian was with a true funny bone like likely had the inscription learned about Ray Stevens, and very serious when he spoke Ray Stevens come in and re- “Men’s” written on it in black years would follow in which I about his rude awakening to energize the Americans who magic marker. The naked man enjoyed his humorous and the problems this country is continue the struggle to keep ran across the street, but soon obviously creative songs. facing. He contributes much of conservative values. Indeed it he made his way back for what Whether Stevens was lament- his current knowledge to lis- is something worthy of a my Dad called “an encore ing about adventures with out- tening to Fox News and con- Nobel Peace prize though that run.” I would never be one to of-control Shriners or deep servative talk show hosts, such award is now reserved for say that there are no interesting breathing phone stalkers, his as Rush Limbaugh. those who have not yet accom- people here in the state of language was always clean, his Ray Stevens is not a Barack plished anything. That’s not to Kansas, but for the most part, content funny, and one never Obama supporter, and his high- worry, however because in the the majority are always had to worry if grandmother ly successful 2010 album, “We greater scheme of things, clothed. As the runners was listening too. That would The People,” as well as his Stevens will leave a much “cheeks” faded into the dis- be enough for most people to new release “Spirit of 76,” more beloved legacy to more tance, I remember asking my buy Ray Stevens’ albums. This both reflect his concerns over Americans than will Obama. parents the “under-ten-year-old singer-songwriter-comedian issues such as out-of-control For me, the interview with Ray equivalent of “why is this so?” has stayed successful with his government spending, border Stevens was a pleasant journey to understand this nude-run- unique product for decades. security, national security, and over the years, beginning with ning-man. The answer was However, Stevens has one in many ways, the arrogance hot pizza and a naked runner quick and to the point. 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has been in a car wreck with defense gave up 575 yards to about Tyler is that he’s just a hurried passes that will most bandages and blood all over the OSU offense; however, on freshman! likely fall short or be intercept- Sports Update... ed. However, if Tannehill is his body. Oh, not to mention the bright side they were able Texas A&M Preview: Two given the time in the pocket he Hello Wildcat Fans, that Klein was the leading to force 4 turnovers. Hope to weeks ago TAMU was ranked will pick apart the K-State What a wild game against rusher for the Cats with 144 see some changes this coming #16 until they lost to an defense much like OU’s now #2 OSU on Saturday! yards on 29 carries with 3 Saturday. unranked Missouri team in Landry Jones and OSU’s This game was everything that touchdowns and passed for Special Lockett Teams: overtime. They have a very Brandon Weeden did against it wasn’t supposed to be. The 231 yards completing 22 of 38 is just an amaz- powerful offense that leans a the secondary. K-State’s Cowboys were a three touch- passes with one touchdown ing young man with producing little more on the pass than the offense will score enough to down favorite, but the and one interception. 305 all purpose yards and run, but is very capable of win the game; however, I am Wildcats had something differ- Defense: Hmmmm…. Allen receiving Big 12 special both. The K-State defense will hoping that the Wildcat ent in mind. K-State battled Chapman and Tysyn Hartman team’s player of the week. be the key to the outcome of defense won’t allow the until the very last second to each had an interception dur- Lockett 193 yards on kick this football game. If the Aggies offense to score come up short on the last play ing the game against OSU. returns, 84 rushing yards, and Wildcats put pressure on Texas enough to win the game. of the game with a 45 to 52 Chapman returned the inter- 32 receiving yards. I wonder if A&M QB Ryan Tannehill the Prediction: KSU 42 TAMU loss. This game would have to ception for 60 yards for a he has considered playing defense will be able to keep touchdown. Now, would the defense also. The best thing him flustered and cause some 38 - [email protected] rank as one of my top 5 games Ben Brake of all time for K-State. The person that removed the pages Cowboys played a good game, Offense: I now have a new labeled “Blitz” and the officials in my opinion did favorite K-State . “Quarterback Pressure” from Lockett Named Big 12 Player of the Week a good job, and the Cats the defensive playbook please We have had several really Kansas State wide receiv- America numbers in the return played well also. The two return those pages by 2011 K-State Big 12 great in the last er/kickoff return specialist game and collected the fifth- blazing offenses were just Saturdays game against Texas 20 years, but has Tyler Lockett earned his sec- most all-purpose yards in K- Players of the Week incredible on how exciting the A&M Please? You can turn really stepped up to take that ond Big 12 Special Teams State history against Oklahoma Sept. 26: Linebacker Tre game could be. Both teams’ them in to any person in top spot. , Michael Player of the Week honor in State (315 yards). He returned Walker (Defensive) offenses combined for over a Manhattan that is wearing pur- Bishop, , and three weeks following his per- a fourth-quarter kickoff 80 Oct. 3: Linebacker thousand yards. Both team’s ple and they will rush them to III all had a love formance against No. 3 yards to set up a game-tying Arthur Brown (Defensive); defenses had a difficult time the defensive coordinator for the game and K-State, but Oklahoma State, the confer- score late in the game and Kicker Anthony Cantele trying to stop the other’s immediately! Thank you for Collin Klein puts his heart into ence office announced today. totaled 193 yards in kick (Special Teams) offense. Every fan in the stadi- your help in this matter… At every single play. He doesn’t Lockett earned the sixth returns for the game. The Oct. 17: Defensive um was able to get their the beginning of the season I have the flash that the other weekly conference award by a freshman currently ranks sec- monies worth out of this back was praising Defensive Lineman Raphael Guidry quarterbacks have had, but he Wildcat this season, while it ond in the nation in kickoff and forth battle. It’s just too Coordinator Chris Cosh for (Special Teams) has his heart in every game. I was the second in the fresh- return average. Lockett also bad that one of these teams using the 4-3 defense and put- Oct. 24: Wide have never seen a quarterback man's career. He is also the rushed three times for 84 yards had to come out with a loss. ting pressure on the opponents Receiver/Kick Returner blocking 60 yards downfield first Wildcat true freshman to and caught three passes for 32 K-State (7-2, 4-2 Big 12) is quarterback; however, the last from a play from scrimmage earn Big 12 Player of the yards and a score. Tyler Lockett (Special still ranked 14th in BCS, 17th 2 games the Wildcat defense like Klein did for Tyler Week accolades twice in a sea- No. 14 Kansas State (7-2, 4- Teams) in the AP, and 22nd in the hasn’t pressured the quarter- Lockett on his 60 yard double son since in 2) hosts Texas A&M (5-3, 3-3) Nov. 7: Wide USA Today Coaches Polls. If backs and recorded zero sacks. reverse run. He doesn’t give 2006. on Saturday in a game that Receiver/Kick Returner K-State loses this weekend to In both games, the quarter- up on any play and when a The Tulsa, Okla., native will be televised by ABC at Tyler Lockett (Special unranked TAMU they will backs have broken school game is over he sacrificed his continues to put up All- 2:30 p.m. Teams) drop out of all rankings. body so much he looks like he passing records. K-State Big 12 Football 2011-2012 Football SCHEDULE Standings Record Big12 Overall Sept. 3 vs. Eastern Kentucky W 10-7 1-0

Sept. 17 vs. Kent State W 37-0 2-0 Oklahoma State 6-0 9-0

Sept. 24 at Miami Miami, W 28-24 3-0 Oklahoma 5-1 8-1

Oct. 1 vs. Baylor * Family Stadium TBA W 36-35 4-0 Kansas State 4-2 7-2

Oct. 8 vs. Missouri * Bill Snyder Family Stadium TBA W 24-17 5-0 Texas 3-2 6-2

Oct. 15 at Texas Tech * Lubbock, Texas TBA W 41-34 6-0 Texas A&M 3-3 5-4

Oct. 22 at Kansas * Lawrence, Kan. TBA W 59-21 7-0 Baylor 2-3 5-3

Oct. 29 vs. Oklahoma * Bill Snyder Family Stadium TBA L 17-58 7-1 Iowa State 2-4 5-4

Nov. 5 at Oklahoma State * Stillwater, Okla. TBA L 45-52 7-2 Texas Tech 2-4 5-4

Nov. 12 vs. Texas A&M * Bill Snyder Family Stadium 2:30 Missouri 2-4 4-5

Nov. 19 at Texas * Austin, Texas 7:00 Kansas 0-6 2-7

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Tyler Lockett (16) is congratulated after scoring on a pass from Collin Klien (7) Photos by Ben Brake

Allen Chapman (3) steps in to get an interception. Kansas State’s Quarterback Collin Klein (7) drives in for a touchdown.

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209 Sarber Ln 539-1040 2049 Ft. Riley Blvd., Manhattan, KS FreeFree PressPress BigBig 1212 SportsSports Manhattan Free Press Thursday, November 10, 2011 - Page 7a Bill Snyder knows best for Tyler Lockett on the team to Darnell ranks second in the Big 12 and attendance for 43 of his 44 done, but that’s it for this McDonald’s record-setting 75 nation, and his two TDs are Wildcat games, dad has missed Lockett family.” catches for 1,092 yards. tied for first. As a receiver, only one game of Tyler’s Lockett reports that Sterling Lockett did not return punts or Lockett has caught 18 passes games, which was at Texas is in his second year of playing kicks as those duties were per- from Collin Klein for 246 Tech where he returned a kick- flag football. formed by David Allen and yards and three touchdowns. off 100 yards for a touchdown. “He doesn’t understand the Frank Murphy, respectively. The Wildcats are 7-2 and bowl “We were home and it went magnitude of what Tyler is K-State started the season 10-0 eligible. from dead quiet to crazy,” said accomplishing, but he under- and ranked No 1 in the nation, Of the trio of Locketts, Lockett of watching the return stands enough that when he but ended up 10-2, Big 12 Snyder has said of Tyler, “He on TV. “His mom and I were scores in flag football he’s North Champions and partici- has his uncle’s athleticism and jumping on the couch with the been known to call Tyler and pants in the Alamo Bowl. speed, and his dad’s technique twins (3-year olds Jacob and say, ‘I scored, what happened 2011: In his true freshman and hands.” Jordan) and the 8-year-old to you?’” season, Tyler Lockett became Dad Lockett agrees as he (Sterling) was doing back Today, Kevin Lockett is the the first Wildcat in history to says, “He has the best of me flips.” chief operating officer for return kickoffs for touchdowns and the best of my brother.” Laughing, Lockett said, Ewing Kaufman’s Urban in consecutive games – 100 And the Lockett family is “People tell me we need more Entrepreneur Partnership pro- yards vs. Texas Tech and 97 having the best of times. Locketts at K-State, so Sterling gram in Kansas City, while yards vs. Kansas. As men- While Kevin’s parents – is coming in 2022, and the Aaron works for Conoco tioned, his 35.2-yard average John and Beatrice – were in twins two years after he’s Phillips in Houston, Texas.

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By Mark Janssen rank No. 1 in K-State history K-State Sports Extra for a single season ahead of The kid had planned to red- William Powell’s 34.6 average shirt, and the dad had agreed. set last year. But the head coach had other “It’s been an absolute blast thoughts. to watch,” said Kevin of his “I had redshirted and it son. “We all knew the poten- worked for me, Aaron had red- tial existed, but we were a big shirted and it worked for him, advocate of redshirting him so it only made sense that it and coming back the next year would work for Tyler,” said ahead of the curve. But he’s Kevin Lockett, Tyler’s father, quickly figured out how things and Aaron’s brother. “Coach work at this level and taken thought he could play and be a advantage of the opportunity.” factor, and coach is rarely Chuckling, he added, “To wrong. Once again, he was think Tyler was in high school absolutely right.” seven months ago is crazy.” Snyder has said that the Dad Lockett’s appreciation youngest Lockett is a blend of for his son is at an ultra-high dad and uncle, and certainly level because he experienced it with the same makeup: “He as a Wildcat from 1993-96 really wants to do well. More when he became the Wildcats’ importantly than that, he wants all-time leading receiver with to do all the things that you 217 catches and in yardage have to do in order to perform with 3,032. well on and off the field.” For the record, Aaron The youngest Lockett has Lockett ended up with 137 definitely performed on the career catches for 2,400 yards, field saving his best for this which both rank fourth in K- past weekend’s game with State history. In addition, he Oklahoma State just a few ranked seventh for a career in miles from where he grew up kickoff return average at 25.3 in Tulsa. yards and one touchdown, and In K-State’s 52-45 loss to second in punt returns with a the No. 3-ranked Cowboys, all 15.6-yard average and three Lockett did was rush for 84 scores. yards, which included a 57- Kevin says of his son, “His yard double-reverse sprint, fast start was because of his catch three passes for 55 yards athletic ability and his vision and returned six kickoffs for on returns. What he’s doing 193 yards, including an 80- now is building off that into yarder in the final minutes of the technique and the mental the game. part of the game. It’s our hope That total of 315 all-purpose that he will become a better yards ranks fifth most in a sin- return man than his uncle and gle game in K-State history a better receiver than I was.” and helped him to the Big 12’s In case you were wonder- Special Teams Player of the ing, here’s a look at the rookie Week honor. seasons of the trio of Locketts: At the end of the night, the 1993: As a redshirt-fresh- freshman talked like a veteran: man, Kevin Lockett caught 50 "I think we showed the nation passes from Chad May for 770 that you can't just look down yards and four touchdowns. on us. This game showed that The number of catches ranked you can't look ahead when you fourth in the Big 12 and 48th play us.” nationally, and the yardage Just nine games into his K- was second in the league and State career, Lockett, who just 45th nationally. In his first turned 19, has caught 18 pass- game as a Wildcat, Lockett es for 246 yards and three caught seven passes for 92 touchdowns, plus became the yards. Twice he enjoyed eight- first Wildcat in history to catch games for over 100 return kickoffs in consecutive yards. The Wildcats went 9-2- games – Texas Tech and 1, which included a trip to the Kansas – for touchdowns. Copper Bowl. His 35.2-yard average on 16 1998: Aaron Lockett caught kickoffs presently ranks sec- 44 passes from Michael ond in the Big 12 and the Bishop for 928 yards and six nation only to Texas’ Fozzy touchdowns during his redshirt Whittaker’s 42.4-yard average freshman year. The totals, on 10 returns. Should he main- which included a 21-yard per tain such an average, it would catch average, ranked second If you like the Free Press please tell these Advertisers

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Ty Zimmerman (12) makes an open field stop. Tyler Lockett (16) takes off on an 80-yard kickoff return for Kansas State.

Kansas State running back John Hubert (33) picks up yardage. Look at the way the K-State line holds for another Anthony Cantele (10) extra point. Photos by Jon Brake Brought to you by....

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