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Editorial By Jon A. Brake Geary County Commissioner Florence Whitebread told the Riley County Commissioners last Thursday that Geary County had completely remodeled the Courthouse without going to a vote of the people. They also built a new Administration Building, a Jail and a building for the Cloud County Community College. Steve Opat, Geary County Councilor told the Commission that the voters had twice turned down the Courthouse remodeling and so the Commission estab- lished a Public Building Commission which allows Geary County to: • Remodeled the Geary County Courthouse and the Pennell Building used for Court Services It ain't over until the Wildcats sing. (Photo by Ben Brake) at a cost of $3,775,000.00. • Built three buildings for the Cloud County Community College, which is now called the Geary County Campus costing $1,470,000.00. • Expand the Geary County Jail using $5 million in the process. • Built the Geary County Office County Commissioners were told last week that it would cost $110,000 to Unbelievable Building worth $1,200,000.00. $118,000 to demolish the First Christian Church if Riley County were pur- The Streak Ends: shots. quicker, deeper back court dominate the • Provide for the Remodeling of chased the land it sits on. No. 22 KSU 84, No. 2 KU 75 Beasley, in the meantime, had become Wildcat guards and create turnovers. the Geary County Community MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) - Michael his nearly unstoppable self and Pullen But Kansas State's guards were more Hospital in the amount of facility a few months back. With a of the citizens on higher taxes they Beasley scored 25 points, Bill Walker was darting in and out and having his than up to the challenge. Pullen had four $4,925,000.00. Public Building Commission, the are looking for ways to get around had 19 and No. 22 Kansas State ended a best game of the season. assists to go with 10-for-10 from the foul More than $16 million dollars of City could build the facility without a vote. 24-year, home-court losing streak against Walker hit a 3-pointer for a 52-45 lead, line. Clent Stewart, a senior guard, had construction without a vote of the going to another vote and put the tab The Administration Building Kansas with an 84-75 victory Wednesday his first points since drawing his third 11 points and five rebounds. Together on the citizen’s property taxes. night against the previously unbeaten foul and going to the bench in the first they outscored Chalmers and Robinson people. was purchased in 1985 and has had Jayhawks. 31-25. Some in the School District have half after throwing a vicious elbow to the The Riley County Commission three major renovations. The first Always double- and sometimes triple- face of Chalmers. Kansas, which averaged only 12 now have their eyes set on remov- talked about a second high school. floor alone cost $900,000 just ten teamed when he touched the ball inside, Then Pullen hit a 3-pointer, Beasley turnovers while winning its first 20 ing the Riley County voters on They have not taken it to the citizens years ago. The HTX Building was the 6-foot-10 Beasley was held to only rebounded Chalmers' miss and put in a games, had 10 in the first half of the such projects. because they feel the project would purchased in the early 1990’s and eight points in the first half but scored six thunderous dunk on the other end off a rough-and-tumble 263rd meeting of the As it now stands the County be voted down. With a Public has seen some renovations. in a row in the first few minutes after nifty feed from Pullen that made it 57-45. Sunflower State rivals and wound up must go to the voters to purchase Building Commission the School But, that is not all County intermission and No. 2 Kansas never Chalmers and Russell Robinson, who with 16. or the remodeling of county build- District could get the second high Commission Chairman Bob caught up. had combined to average almost six Sherron Collins had 12 points for the ings in excess of $300,000 for school without going to the voters. Newsome wants to have a new jail Beasley, the nation's leading rebound- steals this season and rank 1-2 in the Big Jayhawks, who came into the game lead- General Obligation Bonds. And again the tab would be paid by with the $55 million er and No. 4 scorer, was 4-for-4 from 12, figured prominently in a game plan ing the nation with a scoring margin of the citizens of the School District behind the 3-point arc as the Wildcats that was supposed to have the Jayhawks' 24.9 points. If a Public Building Administration Building. The (15-4, 5-0 Big 12) took over first place in Commission is formed in Riley through higher property taxes. Riley County Jail was completed a Big 12 conference they've never even County, the County Commission And what about Riley County? in 1999 but Newsome feels it competed in, let alone won. would go to the PBC for the build- The Riley County Commissioners should be downtown. Kansas (20-1, 5-1), two victories short ing and financing, not the voters. have big ideas. They want to buy the If the citizens of Riley County of matching the best start in its storied The Commission would then lease First Christian Church and demolish do not speak up now they will have basketball history, lost on its state rival's the building from the PBC. it and the HTX (telephone building) a Public Building Commission and home court for the first time since 1983. The number of projects and the and the Riley County Administration they will never have another say in The 24-game streak in an opponent's costs of the projects would be up Building and build a $55 million the construction of public building home gym came within one of tying the to the County Commission. To pay office complex. But, with the mood again. Call your Commissioner. NCAA Division I record which UCLA set against California from 1961-68. for the projects the County The capacity crowd of 12,528 in Commission would use property Bramlage Coliseum, where Kansas had or sales tax. been 19-0, sensed the victory with more The Commissioners were told than 5 minutes to go and security guards, that the PBC does not avoid public worried about a near-riot, moved near the input, because there is a 30-day court. notice protest period for each proj- It didn't keep the floor from being ect. flooded by delirious Wildcats fans, who That sounds like the voters jumped over the press table and sent would have a way to stop a proj- reporters, computers and notebooks fly- ing. ect. Protest petitions have worked Jacob Pullen had 20 points for Kansas in Manhattan and Riley County in State, giving the freshman trio of the past, for a time. Then City offi- Beasley-Walker-Pullen a combined 67. cials learned that all they needed Mario Chalmers had 19 for Kansas. to do was wait a few months, Brandon Rush had 15 and Darrell Arthur change the project a little and it 12. would pass without a protest peti- The Jayhawks had beaten Kansas State tion. Voters will soon learn that 35 of their last 36 overall. With Kansas what ever the public officials going down, No. 1 Memphis is the only want, they get. unbeaten team left in Division I. Arthur, the leading scorer in Kansas' The citizens of Manhattan voted well-balanced offense, drew his fourth down a $40 million Recreation foul with 13:33 left and went to the bench, weakening the Jayhawks offen- Besides the First Christian Church the Riley County Commissioners are looking at demolishing the old telephone sively and defensively. After Sherron building (HTX) and the present Riley County Administration Building, above. A new $55,000,000 Administration Collins hit a 3-pointer 30 seconds later to Building would be built. The Commissioners are looking at forming a Public Building Commission so they do not slice Kansas State's lead to 47-45, the have to get voter approval. Jayhawks went almost seven minutes without a field goal, missing six straight Darren Kent (42) helped the Cats with defense and rebounding. (Photo by Ben Brake) Kansas Profile - Now That’s Rural - Eric Niemann By Ron Wilson, director, Huck on national ag leaders, the United basis to serve the maximum time crops with many new traits, such as engine." Of course, unlike crude oil, well, partly as a result of the checkoff," Boyd National Institute for Rural Soybean Board is not an association. allowed by law. In December 2006, he beneficial omega III oils, low saturated soy comes from a renewable source. Eric says. "Producers need to continue Development at Kansas State Instead, it is a nationwide board of began a one year term as chairman of fat, eliminated trans fat, and drought Then there are other uses for soy to invest in research, market develop- University. people with the responsibility to allo- the national board. and rust tolerance. products, such as soy ink and backing ment, and promotion." Let´s go halfway around the cate dollars from the national soybean Eric says, "It´s been very rewarding. Eric says, "It´s a great time to be for carpet. Soy oil can replace petrole- Eric has seen the benefit of such globe to Malaysia, to the checkoff. Eric Niemann is the elected What I´ve taken away most is an involved." The soybean board has um-based products in polyurethane. market promotion world wide, as he International Oilseed Producers chair of that board. appreciation for the dedication of all upgraded its technology and done a For example, the 2008 Ford Mustang has worked with soybean customers Dialogue. Leading producers of Eric comes from a farm near the the people involved." great deal of strategic planning. features a seat cover made of soy from Spain to China. soybeans, palm oil, rapeseed and rural community of Nortonville, Eric is proud of agriculture, and Eric is pleased with the progress of polyurethane, and Eric would like to It´s time to leave this meeting of the other commodities are in atten- Kansas, population 613 people. Now, especially the soybean industry. He the soybean industry. see more of that. International Oilseed Producers dance, including a soybean farmer that´s rural. Eric grew up in Topeka says, "We have the safest, most afford- "We launched an animal agriculture He noted that a neighbor´s electric Dialogue in Malaysia, where a Kansas from northeast Kansas. How did because his father served in the legisla- able, abundant food source in the initiative to help poultry, swine, and pole and transformer were toppled by farmer represents U.S. soybean pro- this Kansas farmer get to Malaysia? ture, but they came back to the farm at world. In the next 20 years, food dairy producers with their environmen- the ice storm of December 2007, and ducers. We commend Eric Niemann He is here in his capacity as chair- Nortonville in 1968. demand will double, through increased tal issues," he says. "Those species when the transformer fell, it broke for making a difference through his man of the United Soybean Board in Currently, Eric and his wife Lois population and a better economy. consume almost all the soybean meal open and all the oil spilled out. The role as chairman of the United the U.S. It´s another in our series on farm 1,200 acres. He also cleans and That´s why we´re working on biotech and their environmental issues are very soybean board is currently working Soybean Board. He´s helping soy- national agricultural leaders from sells certified wheat. In 1998, Eric was improvement of our soybean crops, important." with Cargill to develop a soy oil to go beans to succeed. rural Kansas. appointed to the United Soybean both for improved production as well The soybean board has also invested in such transformers. And there´s more. We´ll learn about Eric Niemann is the chairman of Board by then Secretary of Agriculture as for health benefits for the public." in biofuels research. Eric says, "We´ve This oil would be fire resistant and another national ag leader from rural the United Soybean Board. Unlike Dan Glickman. He was reappointed by For example, he foresees that the worked on soy biodiesel fuel which without environmental problems. Kansas in our next column. the other organizations in our series subsequent secretaries on a bipartisan next five to 10 years will bring biotech helps lubricity and burns cleaner in the "The soybean industry is working LOCAL NEWS MANHATTAN FREE PRESS - THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008 2 Obituaries Stay Off The Wet Grass rently used in the food industry today and Leo and Rosemary were married at the By Gregg Eyestone Leo Carroll retired from Quaker January 30, 1989. Danforth Chapel at KSU. During their His most recognized patent and probably short time together, Rosemary and Leo Staying off the grass or out of the Leo Patrick Carroll, 81, of Manhattan, the most enjoyed is the recipe for the enjoyed traveling to various states visit- landscape when the soil is wet is KS, passed away Thursday, January 24, McDonald’s biscuit. Leo was a member ing children and grandchildren. Both good advice. When temperatures in 2008 at Meadowlark Hills from compli- of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in widowers after 49 years of marriage, winter allow for some visitation to cations related to multiple myeloma. He Cary, IL. He was elected to the school they enjoyed each other’s company and the landscape, it is a real temptation. Manhattan was a long time resident of Illinois and board, was a member of the Knights of sharing their one tea bag for two cups of I admit to giving in but I tried to walk had been living in Kansas since retiring Columbus and also participated in the tea. The newlyweds were the toast of lightly. Walking or driving on wet Shoe Repair in 1998. Public Aid to Deliver Shelter (PADS) Manhattan when they proved that a soil causes it to compact. Mud He was born March 16, 1926 in Axtell, program. Leo and Margie raised their 6 staunch Methodist and a strict Irish Repairing KS to Joseph and Margaret Crevan brought in the house is another •Shoes • Boots • Purses children in the Chicago area. Leo was a Catholic could come together and have a predicament but not the issue at Carroll. He attended Pleasant Valley, a coach and cheerleader for the various beautiful Christian relationship. •Luggage • Harnesses one room school house located 7 miles sports activities his children participated Rosemary faithfully remained with him hand. •Back Packs •Leather Coats outside of Axtell, KS and graduated from Soil compaction is a result of com- in whether it be baseball, basketball or throughout his illness and was at his bed- 216 South 4th, Manhattan, Ks Seneca Kansas Public High School in track. He was also an avid golfer and side when he passed away at pressing the soil particles together 1944. Leo joined the Army in 1945 and enjoyed playing with his friends, sons Meadowlark Hills. Leo had battled mul- which reduces pore spaces. Reduced VFW Plaza was stationed in Fairbanks, AK. He and grandsons. Following his retirement tiple myeloma since June of 2004. His pore space means less room for attended Kansas State University on the from the Quaker Oats Company, Leo cancer went into remission in December water and oxygen vital for healthy 776-1193 GI bill and graduated with a BS in Grain sold real estate for Starck Reality in 2004 but became active again in roots. Science in 1952. He took an internship Barrington, IL for several years before September of 2007. He is preceded in Compaction can be caused by with Midwest Biscuit Company in retiring with his wife Margie to Lillis, KS death by his first wife, Margie Marie, his Burlington, IA and it was here that he heavy rain, flooding or my curiosity. in 1998 and became member of St. parents Joseph and Margaret, brothers, The weight of people and equipment Gregg Eyestone met his wife Margie Marie Gates. They Joseph’s Catholic Church. Leo and Charles and John, and sisters, Rose and were married November 12, 1955 in Margie loved the people at Lillis and Evelyn. He is survived by his wife are preventable causes if you have spaces in the tilled soil. Kahoka, MO and made their first home made many friends there. On September Rosemary Visser Carroll, his sisters the will power to stay off the wet The use of raised beds is a strategy in Manhattan, KS while Leo completed 9, 2005 Margie passed away after 49 year Mary Carroll of Onaga, KS and Sister soil. to prevent compaction and reduce his Masters in Cereal Chemistry from s of marriage and Leo’s sadness was Sheila of Atchison, KS; his brothers Plant problems caused by com- soil disturbance. Compaction takes KSU. After graduation, he accepted a inconsolable and his loneliness was over- James Carroll of Burlingame, KS and paction are slow to reveal them- place around the bed instead of in it. position with the Quaker Oats Company whelming. Gerald Carroll of Prairie Village, KS; and selves. Stunted growth and even in Barrington, IL in August 1956. While Raised beds also increases surface But as fate would have it, Leo encoun- six children; Patricia Zumski of Fox death are results of compaction. An area to get more oxygen to the roots. with Quaker in his research position, he tered a former chemistry classmate from River Grove, IL, Pamela and Wendell extreme example of compaction is traveled extensively throughout the KSU by the name of Rosemary Visser, Hopkins of Lake Dallas, TX, Cathleen Fortunately, the compaction I United States, South America and even death to plants in a walking path. The made by walking around will most who brightened his life with love and and Joseph Resman of Fox River Grove, grass or groundcover dies from lack Europe. He developed three patents cur- companionship. On September 1, 2007, IL, Michael and Pamela Carroll of Fox likely be fixed by nature’s freeze- River Grove, IL, Joseph and Lisa Carroll of oxygen due to the compacted soil. thaw cycle this time. It will be less of of Metairie, LA, and Timothy and Desirable trees around construc- a sure fix in April. Ester Spomer Esther is survived by a daughter, Christina Carroll of Idaho Falls, ID. tion sites often decline years after the If you have any questions on any Connie Fowler and her husband, Curtis, Surviving step children are; Yvonne and equipment has left. horticulture topic, please contact Esther E. Spomer, 93, of Lawrence, Shorewood, Wisconsin; a son, Craig Ted Cummins of Houston, TX, Karl and Prevention is the best strategy. Gregg Eyestone at the Riley Kansas, formerly of Wamego, Kansas, John Spomer and his wife, Erika, Susan Visser of Ft. Worth, TX, and Jerry When the area is wet, stay off of it. County office of K-State Research died Saturday, January 26, 2008 at the Overbrook, Kansas; three sisters, Evelyn and Michele Visser of Brookings, South Work the soil only when a soil ball is and Extension. Gregg may be con- Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Botti, El Sobrante, California, Elaine Dakota. Surviving Grandchildren crumbly. If the soil stays in a ball, include; Tamara Hopkins Young, tacted by calling 537- 6350 or stop- Esther was born March 13, 1914 in Johnson, McDonald, Kansas, Jane Casa, then you will be causing compaction Zebulon Resman, Bates Hopkins, Amber ping by 110 Courthouse Plaza in Ludell, Kansas, the daughter of Matt San Miguel deAllende, Mexico; two sis- as you stay in the garden. Keep Manhattan or e-mail: Goltl and Sophia Toth Goltl. She attend- Runions, Zachary Carroll, Tanya ters-in-law, Bethel Goltl, McDonald, Zumski, Eliza Carroll, Kyle Zumski, heavy equipment off of plant root [email protected] ed local schools and then graduated from Kansas, Esther Spomer, Hermiston, Connor Carroll, Patrick Carroll, Daniel zones. Fort Hays State University with both her Oregon; a brother-in-law, Ralph Spomer Carroll, Sar ah Visser, Kenton Visser, Plants grow much better with ade- undergraduate and master’s degrees. and his wife, Virginia, Council Bluffs, Heath Cummins, Blake Cummins, Loren quate oxygen in the soil. This After receiving a Masters degree in Iowa; nine grandchildren, Erin Fowler, Visser, Rebecca Visser, Kendra Visser, is why we turn the soil in the veg- Educational Psychology, Esther worked Ward Fowler, Lincoln Fowler, Abigail and two great grandchildren Anthony etable and annual flower gardens DO YOU HAVE BACK OR NECK PAIN? as a school psychologist for the public Busby, Geneva Fowler, Theryn Spomer- and Arianna Turnage. each year. Oxygen filters in the open school system in Hays. After her retire- Munoz, Ian Spomer, Dylan Spomer, and Try This: We love and miss you Dad. You ment she moved to Wamego to be closer Hannah Spomer; and nine great-grand- will forever be in our hearts. You were to family. children. She was preceded in death by a Mid-America Office Supplies In Hays she was a member of Messiah indeed a gentleman and a scholar and a DECOMPRESSION daughter, Patricia Spomer in 1977; two man who never quit. Lutheran Church and an active member brothers, Lavern Goltl, and Elmer Goltl; Tax Forms of the community. She volunteered for A SAFE and PAINLESS procedure for: and three sisters, Helen Sherrod, Irene A memorial mass will be held at W-2 Forms several different organizations including Kehlbeck and Edith Norwood. 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 2, 2008 at • Pinched Nerves • Disc Bulge the Arts Council. After moving to Funeral services will be held at 3:00 Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lillis. 328 Poyntz (Downtown) 539-8982 • Back & Leg Pain • Disc Rupture (herniation) Wamego, she continued to volunteer at A memorial service will be held at 10:30 p.m., Thursday, January 31, 2008 at Mt. • Neck & Arm Pain • Disc Degeneration the Columbian Theatre and for various Calvary Lutheran Church in Wamego. a.m., Sunday, February 3, 2208 at other community activities. She was an Reverend Jim Mayes will be officiating. College Ave United Methodist Church in Manhattan. On February 5, 2008 a active member of Mt Calvary Lutheran Burial will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at memorial mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. • No Drugs Church in Wamego. Esther loved to sew, Larned Cemetery in Larned, Kansas. quilt, and making pottery. at Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Church in The family will greet friends at the Cary, Illinois. Inurnment and military • No Injections She married E.J. Spomer on April 3, church starting at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, honors will follow at Saint John & ASSOCIATES, INC 1937 in Topeka, Kansas. He preceded • No Surgery until service time. They suggest memo- Nepomucene Cemetery in Fox River 720 POYNTZ AVENUE her in death in April of 1965. In the late rial contributions to Mt. Calvary Grove, Illinois. The family suggests MANHATTAN, KS 66502 1950’s E.J. and Esther were elected Lutheran Church, Messiah Lutheran memorial contributions to the American Master Farmer and Master Homemaker Church or Heifer International and those Cancer Society and those may be sent in (785)539-7576 DR. GARY E. CLEVELAND, DC of Kansas. Much of their late married life may be sent in care of Campanella-Evans care of Kufahl Funeral Home, 307 Serving your was spent in Hays, KS, where E.J. served Mortuary in Wamego. Online condo- Center Street, Wheaton, KS 66521. Independent Online condolences may be made at insurance Insurance as a faculty member of the Ft. Hays lences may be made at www.campanella- 785-323-1923 www.campanellafuneral.com Agent Kansas State University. funeral.com . needs BEST

Stacy Swank Billy, Dustin, and Jesse; her parents, *Spinal Decompression, Betty and Don Bretz, Wamego and that is, non-surgical Stacy Renee Swank, 45, of Ed and Sherida Swank, Kensington. VALENTINE'S DAY Newton, Kansas, formerly of Memorial services will be held at a unloading of the spine Wamego, died January 25, 2008 in later date and complete obituary IS THURSDAY FEBRUARY 14TH due to distraction Newton. information will be announced at ORDER EARLY! and positioning. Stacy was born December 10, that time. 1962 in Wamego, Kansas, the daugh- Campanella-Evans Mortuary in ter of Ed and Betty Turner Swank. Wamego is handling the arrange- MANHATTAN FLORAL FDA 510(K) # K051013 She attended local schools and also ments and online condolences may next to Target attended Smith Center High School. be made at www.campanellafuner- MANHATTAN She is survived by three sons, al.com. 776-8801 404 Humboldt Ste. 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Thursday, May 24, 1877 Wednesday, May 16, 1877 Wrote J.M. Merrick & sent pam- Monday, May 28, 1877 Thursday, May 31, 1877 Another rainy day. Wrote E.V. phlets & papers, 3 packages. A.M. Sent Daguerrotype type to A. H. Sent Clark, Dodge & Co. Draft Wilson, Galveston, Tex. Dr. W.W. Sommers on Pass L.B. Dennis & Harris & Newspaper. Wrote Mrs. from Em. Nat[‘]l[.] Bank No. 32270 King Lectured on Temperance in the sent Pass for 3 persons. Frank & R.H. Wood, R.W. Randall. Frank on Cen. Natl. Bank for $171 for 10 evening; Kansas a graveyard of Lizzie Passes on train – She & Sadie G— & Prof. Mudge at dinner. Mrs. coupons. promising Young men from for Pittsburg. Innis, Goodrich & [ ] Called. whiskey! Hoed weeds & potatoes in garden. Friday, June 1, 1877 Friday, May 25, 1877 Beautiful day. Goss left Cheyenne & Rainy. Home all day visiting with Thursday, May 17, 1877 Wrote A.B. Garner, H.B. Cullom, the Mountains! Birds! Br. Dennis &c. Wrote H.W. Cheney. Telegraph to S. Whitney. I. S. Lindsly, C.W. J.M. Browne. Wrote Celia P. Staatz, & Sent pr Express to Clark[,] Tuesday, May 29, 1877 Saturday, June 2, 1877 Greene. Successor to 1st Nat[‘]l[.] B., Hoed potatoes & beans. Expected Took a ride with Capt. Eve. Lecture by Dr. W.W. King on Junction City for C.W. Staatz 3 L.B. Dennis & was disappointed, Houghanant, Dennis, wife, old Lady the Cost in temperance. Bold & Coupons $90, $81.00 on deposit[e]. Comes tomorrow. Very Windy! Houghanant, Lolly, & Ellen. Looked Striking! 1 hour! Good audience. Water in Neosho Bank high! Hoed hedge some & around Maple at Park, town, H.s— farm & Called The Goodnow Diary gives a glimpse into the life of Isaac Goodnow, a trees. Long talk with Capt. at Br. Norton’s, &c. home at dinner. leader in the free-state movement and one of the founders of the town of Friday, May 18, 1877 Saturday, May 26, 187 Houghanant. Manhattan. He later established the college which became Kansas State Fixed flower beds & Commenced Wrote to B. Meek, sent $168. also Sunday, June 3, 1877 University. A prominent farmer and successful businessman, Goodnow Shelves for minerals. Visit from Br. M.R. Bateman & W. Wednesday, May 30, 1877 A.M. Sermon by Rev. S.B. Dennis, and his wife, Ellen, built a unique stone farmhouse in the 1860s. Isaac's Mayhew & wife. Eve—Lecture Hemminghouse. Long talk with Wrote Callum, S. French, also in the evening. Class Meeting. and Ellen's interest in education and nature is reflected in the hundreds again on License Law & the Cure of Capt. H.—. No 1. Half Breed Hen Wherrell, & sent Capt. $80.50 on B. Read Some. of objects they collected. Intemperance. $6.90 temperance has 9 chickens from 13 eggs! Fixed House. W.B. Clark to Em Nat[‘]l[.] Visiting Goodnow House Location: 2309 Claflin Road in Cause. paint round Chimney to Stop leakage Bank, No. 1218 on Deposit[e]. P.C. Monday, June 4, 1877 Manhattan, Kansas Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Friday . lengthened ladder to do this. Mr. G. Colton. Went out with L.B. Dennis & wife left for home 2 - 5 p.m. Saturday - Sunday. Subject to staff availability. Saturday, May 19, 1877 H’s calf dead! Poison! Houghanant & L.B. Dennis & wife after Meeting & paying for 2 ¼ sec- Sent J.S. Kuhl, pr Express, 3 to examine lands. Called on Jim tions of land, with the intention of Stopped by Showers! Visit [quaral- Coupons No.s 286, 585, 1325. Cash Sunday, May 27, 1877 Baldwin &c. Fine farm, Fine House moving out in the fall. Made a hen 1877 ty?] sheep ranch! Spent the day $14.32. Planted potatoes- a part of Beautiful day. Read. Home all & family. Home at Dusk. 2 show- Coop.—a success! Monday, May 7, 1877 quite pleasantly. Visiting &c. Heavy them Pearless, also Some 6 weeks Wrote L.H. Whitney. Henry rain in the night! beans. A heavy rain in the night. Baylies, Thomas Sanders. Painted the two front gates. Wrote V.P. Saturday, May 12, 1877 Sunday, May 20, 1877 Wilson on G.W. Staatz &c. Fine day. 8 ½ A.M. Left for home. Rained A beautiful day, A.M. Sermon on Baptism by J. McAnulty. Eve—on most of the way, 24 miles. c M Tuesday, May 8, 1877 Dangerous Crossing at Hamilton’s & the Bible; Bible Anniversary! $2.00. c M Read paper & in life of E.T. Taylor. K Y Beautiful day. Cleared out Shannons & Deep nearest home. K Y Carriage House & Stopped rat Home safely but all hands damp & A good bath, to bed at 10 ½ P.M. SUPER BOWL SAVINGS Notes! Made garden paths. Fixed quite tired. To bed at 9 P.M. after Carriage door & underpinned barn. reading letters. Monday, May 21, 1877 Wrote Ella M. Prentice. Hattie wrote Wrote E. D. Jones. P.C. A. Lizzie. Sunday, May 13, 1877 Winder, A.S. Johnson, W.C. Home all day. Read & rested. Higinbotham. Went to Emporia, Wednesday, May 9, 1877 Cloudy all day without raining. stopping at Frank’s. Lizzie much Cloudy & a Sprinkle! Fixed over Eunice Allyn enjoying herself.— better. Call from Mrs. Frederic, Mrs. flower beds with manure, &c. Set Set Old Whity! 13 eggs. Ward & daughter. half breed hen, 13.E. No.2! Wrote Hiram L. Denison. Have felt a little Monday, May 14, 1877 Tuesday, May 22, 1877 dull. Wrote L.B. Dennis, J. Denison, Called at Bank & on Drs. Young & R.W. Randall, R.S. Harford, Wright. Went to Normal & spent 1 ¾ FP FP FP FP FP Thursday, May 10, 1877 Hemminghouse, A.M. Sommers, hours. Prof. Pomeroy’s wife &c. Left with Philo & wife & Ellen in D.M. Adams, P.C. Clark, Dodge & O.K. To bed at 10 ½ P.M. Mrs. Private Conveyance to visit Co., K.M. Browne. Sent P.O. order Frederic Called. First learned of the Gen[‘]l[.] Clapp. Heavy Showers on $35. to D.E. Clapp. Rainy in the death of Prof. C.B. Chapman. the way. Called at Wm. Cooper’s & morning. P.C O.E. Potter R.E took dinner. Mr. C.-accompanied us Ag[‘]t[.], Hicksville, Co. Caught big Wednesday, May 23, 187 to Yates Centre Went on to Gen[‘]l[.] rat in trap. Returned to Neosho Falls. Clapps, arriving at 5-30 P.M. Mrs. Cottonwood River Very high! Scarlet & boy. Mrs. Clapp, Charlie Tuesday, May 15, 1877 Planted peas! Read letters &c. Clapp. Beautiful Location. Still damp & sprinkly! Wrote W. Rained in the evening, &c. Wrote A. B. Meeker & Co. Read papers &c. S. Johnson for Pass, Mr. G. & 2 Nieces, & C.W. Staatz. Leach at din- Friday, May 11, 1877 Called at Philo’s & got Tweed! FP FP FP FP Designed to return home— Looked over engraving for ner. P.C. to L.T. Heritage Choose the community's

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that we did that very sincerely and emphatically. Rep Lee Tafanelli, COL, Thoughts Kansas National Guard and Iraq veter- an, delivered a stirring tribute to all military personnel, active and veterans. From The The guest speaker for the banquet was former Iraqi General Georges Sada, Air Vice Marshall and one of Prairie Saddam’s most trusted advisors. That Tribute to Those Who Serve was strange indeed because Gen. Sada How bout that? Response to the is, and was then, a devout Christian, State of the Union address from the born and raised in the ancient city of Kansas Governor’s mansion! It was a Nineveh, now Mosul. In one instance nice, civil response, and we can be he opposed a chemical and nerve gas proud our governor was chosen. She attack on Israel that was approved by was very stately and distinguished, but all Saddam’s general staff. Saddam if you noticed, her eyes were looking cancelled the attack. Gen. Sada east (like DC) not west (like declared repeatedly that liberating Iraq Holcomb). Notice how many times she “was the right decision, at the right invited the President to join her and the time, by the right commander-in- “new majority”? Why would he want chief!” He is now security advisor to to do that? They haven’t done anything the Iraqi government and declares the worth yapping about unless you count surge is working and to pull out now 20 attempts to surrender in Iraq. Dick Miller would be disastrous. Spent three days in Topeka last Gen. Sada confirmed that Iraq had week, first to participate in a sanctity Law and making sure all laws are WMDs and personally knew of 56 sor- of life rally. Stopped off at based on the rule of reciprocity. ties of commercial 727s and 747s that Representative Hawk’s office and Presently teachers are immune from were converted to cargo planes to carry invited him to go with me. He courte- certain pornography laws that you and WMDs from Bagdad to Damascus. He ously declined. More significant than I are subject to. Some have wondered also gave the dates of two large con- the numbers who attended were the about Speaker Neufeld’s stand on voys of commercial trucks carrying hundreds of teenagers who were there. sanctity of life, so I asked him. “I have WMDs that went to Syria. This WMD The most delightful part of the pro- voted on the side of life in every case,” transfer is detailed in Gen. Sada’s gram was the national award winning he said. book, Saddam’s Secrets, on pages 250- speech by a young woman who docu- Jim Ryun and Lynn Jenkins will face 261. mented the success of adult stem cell off in the Republican primary to repre- Gen. Sada has briefed numerous research and application and the failure sent our Second Congressional agencies in Washington, so lots of and morally deficient embryonic District. Senator Pat Roberts has a folks know about the WMDs. My take research. Democratic challenger, so we need to is that President Bush has not attempt- Then Kansas Days! Delightful two get behind his campaign. Ron ed to counter the hype from liberals days visiting with our legislators and Thornburg, Secretary of State, is run- because Syria is a sovereign nation and representing our Second Congressional ning for Governor. Me thinks our the location of these WMDs either can- District as one of the delegates along Governor hopes to follow her eyes not be verified or there is cogent rea- with Tim Bagby, Dixie Roberts and eastward in the near future. sons not to reveal the location. Hail to Barbara Van Slyke. Visited with Friday’s highlight was the 10th the Chief! Melvin Neufeld, Speaker of the House, Annual Gala Banquet. The theme this on such subjects as enforcing Kansas year was Honoring Our Troops and

voters calling McCain a "liar, cheat and a fraud" and accusing him of hav- ing an illegitimate black child. Ann On the thin reed of a hearsay account, McCain immediately blamed the calls on Bush. "I'm calling on my good friend George Bush," McCain said, "to stop this now. He comes Coulter from a better family. He knows better than this." ‘STRAIGHT TALK’ Bush denied that his campaign had anything to do with the alleged calls EXPRESS and, in a stunningly magnanimous John McCain is Bob Dole minus act, ordered his campaign to release the charm, conservatism and youth. the script of the calls being made in Like McCain, pollsters assured us that South Carolina. Dole was the most "electable" Bush asked McCain to do the same Republican. Unlike McCain, Dole for his calls implying that Bush was didn't lie all the time while claiming an anti-Catholic bigot, but McCain to engage in Straight Talk. refused. Instead, McCain responded Of course, I might lie constantly Ann Coulter with a campaign commercial calling too, if I were seeking the Republican Bush a liar on the order of Bill presidential nomination after enthusi- Talk. Clinton: astically promoting amnesty for ille- McCain keeps boasting that he was MCCAIN: His ad twists the truth gal aliens, Social Security credit for "the only one" of the Republican pres- like Clinton. We're all pretty tired of illegal aliens, criminal trials for ter- idential candidates who supported the that. rorists, stem-cell research on human surge in Iraq. ANNOUNCER: Do we really want embryos, crackpot global warming What is he talking about? All another politician in the White House legislation and free speech-crushing Republicans supported the surge -- America can't trust? campaign-finance laws. including Mitt Romney and Rudy After massive investigations by the I might lie too, if I had opposed the Giuliani. The only ones who didn't Los Angeles Times and investigative Bush tax cuts, a marriage amendment support it were McCain pals like Sen. reporter Byron York, among others, it to the Constitution, waterboarding Chuck Hagel. Indeed, the surge is the turned out that neither of the alleged terrorists and drilling in Alaska. first part of the war on terrorism that calls had been made by the Bush cam- And I might lie if I had called the caused McCain to break from Hagel paign -- nor, it appeared, by anyone ads of the Swift Boat Veterans for in order to support the president. else. There was no evidence that any Truth "dishonest and dishonorable." True, McCain voted for the war. So such calls had ever been made, which McCain angrily denounces the sug- did Hillary Clinton. Like her, he then is unheard of when hundreds of thou- gestion that his "comprehensive immediately started attacking every sands of "robo-calls" are being left on immigration reform" constituted other aspect of the war on terrorism. answering machines across the state. "amnesty" -- on the ludicrous grounds (The only difference was, he threw in And yet, to this day, the media that it included a small fine. Even the frequent references to his experience weep with McCain over Bush's under- guy who graduated fifth from the bot- as a POW, which currently outnumber handed tactics in the 2000 South tom of his class at the U.S. Naval John Kerry's references to being a Carolina primary. Academy didn't fall for this a few Vietnam vet.) In fact, the most vicious attack in years ago. Thus, McCain joined with the the 2000 South Carolina primary In 2003, McCain told The Tucson Democrats in demanding O.J. trials came from McCain -- and not against Citizen that "amnesty has to be an for terrorists at Guantanamo, includ- his opponent. important part" of any immigration ing his demand that the terrorists have Seeking even more favorable press reform. He also rolled out the old full access to the intelligence files from The New York Times, McCain chestnut about America's need for being used to prosecute them. launched an unprovoked attack illegals, who do "jobs that American These days, McCain gives swash- against the Rev. Jerry Falwell and Pat workers simply won't do." buckling speeches about the terrorists Robertson, calling them "agents of McCain's amnesty bill would have who "will follow us home." But he intolerance." Unlike the phantom immediately granted millions of still opposes dripping water down "black love child" calls, there's docu- newly legalized immigrants Social their noses. He was a POW, you mentary evidence of this smear cam- Security benefits. He even supported know. Also a member of the Keating paign. PUBLISHED WEEKLY EVERY allowing work performed as an illegal 5 scandal, which you probably don't To ensure he would get full media THURSDAY to count toward Social Security bene- know, and won't -- until he becomes coverage for that little gem, McCain Manhattan Free Press fits as recently as a vote in 2006 -- the Republican nominee. alerted the networks in advance that now adamantly denied by Mr. Straight Though McCain was far from the he planned to attack their favorite WINNER OF THE KANSAS GAS SERVICE only Republican to support the surge, whipping boys. Newspaper editors he does have the distinction of being EXCELLENCE IN EDITORIAL WRITING AWARD Manhattan Free Press across the country stood in awe of the only Republican who voted McCain's raw bravery. The New York against the Bush tax cuts. (Also the Times praised him in an editorial that Free Press Staff little lamented Sen. Lincoln Chafee, said the Republican Party "has for too Reporting who later left the Republican Party.) long been tied to the cramped ideolo- Jon A. and Linda L. Brake, Publishers Now McCain claims he opposed the gy of the Falwells and the Jon A. Brake, Editor tax cuts because they didn't include Robertsons." enough spending cuts. But that wasn't Though McCain generally votes Linda L. 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throw line 8-2. the first half, as page scored nine points Dietz carried KSU in the first half by and grabbed five rebounds, while Griffin pumping in 16 points on 7-of-11 shoot- added eight points. Burke also scored ing from the field. Gipson added 10 seven straight points in the final four points on 5-of-6 first-half shooting, while minutes of the first half to spark a 9-0 Kansas State Wins At Nebraska Lehning added seven points, four NU run to cut into a 12-point KSU lead. Lincoln - Yvonne Turner's running 29) of their shots in the first half, includ- rebounds and four assists in the opening Burke's final two points came at the foul layup from the left side and Kelsey ing 5-of-10 three-pointers. Nebraska out- stanza. line, after Wildcat Coach Deb Patterson Griffin's putback from the right side in rebounded KSU 16-15 at the half and was whistled for a technical foul. the final three seconds both missed the committed just six first-half turnovers Page, Griffin and Kaitlyn Burke kept mark, allowing No. 18 Kansas State to compared to eight for the Wildcats. The the Huskers within striking distance in escape from the Bob Devaney Sports Huskers hit 15-of-33 first-half attempts Center with a 77-75 win over the (45.5 percent), including 1-of-4 three- Nebraska women's basketball team on pointers, and outscored KSU at the free Wednesday night. With the loss, Nebraska slipped to 15- 6 on the season and 4-3 in the Big 12 while, Kansas State moved to a perfect 7- 0 in the league and 15-5 overall. The loss also ended Nebraska's 12-game home winning streak, as the Huskers lost at the Devaney Center for the first time this season. It was the fourth time in Big 12 play that Kansas State has handed an opponent their first home loss of the year, as the Wildcats handed Texas, Texas A&M and Oklahoma State their first home setbacks. In the closest game at the Devaney Center this season, Nebraska used a 9-0 run to open the second half to help run to a seven-point lead at 54-47 with just under 15 minutes left in the game, but Kansas State stormed back with a 9-0 run over its own, reclaiming a 59-56 lead with 10:35 remaining. KSU was able to push the lead to four points on two occasions the rest of the way, the last time at 72-68 after a layup by Kimberly Dietz with 2:50 left. Dietz finished with a season-high 26 points, hitting 11-of-19 shots from the floor. Danielle Page led Nebraska with 20 points, nine rebounds and four blocks, while Griffin enjoyed a double double by pouring in 19 points and grabbing a game-high 11 rebounds. The Huskers trailed 43-39 at halftime after the Wildcats hit 62.1 percent (18- Ashley Sweat (4) had 10 points against Nebraska. Big 12 Honors For Beasley IRVING, Texas – Freshman forward game of the season, which tied the which is off to its best conference start Michael Beasley earned Phillips 66 Big school single-season record held by Bob since the 1987-88 season, concludes its 12 Rookie of the Week honors for the Boozer (7, 1958-59) and Norris brief two-game homestand on third time this season on Monday after Coleman (7, 1985-86). He also collect- Wednesday, Jan. 30 when the Wildcats +35(ABITATFOR(UMANITY +35-ENS#REW-ANHATTAN*UNIOR#REW averaging 31.0 points and 14.0 ed his 16th double-double of the season, play host to No. 2 Kansas (20-0, 5-0 Big rebounds in wins over Colorado and which is just two shy of tying the school 12) at Bramlage Coliseum beginning at -ANHATTAN!REA(ABITATFOR(UMANITY Iowa State last week. mark of 18 set by Larry Comley (1960- 7 p.m. CT. Beasley becomes the first Kansas 61). WILLROWTORAISEMONEY State player earn Big 12 Rookie of the The former No. 1 high school recruit Week three times in a season, surpass- continues to impress this season, as he THIS&RIDAYAND3ATURDAY ing Tony Kitt (1998-99), Larry Reid is averaging 25.3 points on 56.6 percent Manhattan (2000-01), Pervis Pasco (2001-02), shooting (167-of-295), including 38.1 Jeremiah Massey (2003-04) and David percent from 3-point range, with 12.7 Shoe Repair #OMEWATCHORROWWITHUS
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Date Opponent KSU Rank Location Time (CST) Results Media SCORING OFFENSE Sat, Nov 03 Fort Hays State (EX) 25 Manhattan, Kan. 5 p.m. 95 - 59 (W) Kansas 5 - 0 20 - 0 Team G W-L Pts Avg/G Fri, Nov 09 Sacramento State 25 Manhattan, Kan. 7 p.m. 94 - 63 (W) Kansas State 4 - 0 14 - 4 1.Baylor...... 5 4-1 412 82.4 Sun, Nov 11 Pittsburg State 25 Manhattan, Kan. 3 p.m. 76 - 66 (W) 2.Kansas...... 5 5-0 407 81.4 Old Spice Classic Baylor 4 - 1 16 - 3 3.Kansas State...... 4 4-0 313 78.2 Thu, Nov 22 George Mason 18 at Lake Buena Vista, Fla. 77 - 87 (L) Texas 3 - 1 16 - 3 4.Missouri...... 5 2-3 384 76.8 Fri, Nov 23 UCF 18 at Lake Buena Vista, Fla. 73 - 71 (W) OT 5.Texas A&M...... 5 2-3 362 72.4 Sun, Nov 25 Rider 18 at Lake Buena Vista, Fla. 82 - 69 (W) Oklahoma 3 - 2 15 - 5 6.Texas...... 4 3-1 289 72.2 Big 12/Pac-10 Hardwood Series Texas A&M 2 - 3 16 - 4 7.Oklahoma...... 4 2-2 277 69.2 Thu, Nov 29 Oregon - 25 Manhattan, Kan. 77 - 80 (L) 8.Iowa State...... 5 2-3 328 65.6 Jimmy V Basketball Classic Iowa State 2 - 3 12 - 8 Oklahoma State...... 5 1-4 328 65.6 Tue, Dec 04 Notre Dame - at New York City, N.Y. 59 - 68 (L) Missouri 2 - 3 12 - 8 10.Texas Tech...... 5 2-3 323 64.6 Sun, Dec 09 California - Manhattan, Kan. 82 - 75 (W) 11.Colorado...... 5 1-4 309 61.8 Texas Tech 2 - 3 11 - 8 12.Nebraska...... 4 0-4 228 57.0 Mon, Dec 17 Florida A&M at Kansas City, Mo. 87 - 60 (W) Colorado 1 - 4 9 - 10 Sat, Dec 22 Winston-Salem State Manhattan, Kan. 90 - 48 (W) Okla State 1 - 5 10 - 10 SCORING DEFENSE Sat, Dec 29 Wagner Manhattan, Kan. 1 p.m. 101 - 59 (W) Nebraska 0 - 4 11 - 6 Team G Pts Avg/G Mon, Dec 31 Xavier (Ohio) at Cincinnati, Ohio 6 p.m. 77 - 103 (L) 1.Kansas...... 5 291 58.2 Mon, Jan 07 Savannah State Manhattan, Kan. 7 p.m. 85 - 25 (W) 2.Kansas State...... 4 249 62.2 3.Oklahoma State...... 5 329 65.8 Sat, Jan 12 Oklahoma * at Norman, Okla. 5 p.m. 84 - 82 (W) 4.Texas...... 4 272 68.0 5.Colorado...... 5 344 68.8 Sat, Jan 19 Texas A&M * Manhattan, Kan. 3 p.m. 75 - 54 (W) Big 12 Conference Schedule 6.Texas Tech...... 5 347 69.4 7.Nebraska...... 4 290 72.5 Wed, Jan 23 Colorado * at Boulder, Colo. 8 p.m. 72 - 54 (W) Date Game TV Arena Time 8.Iowa State...... 5 372 74.4 9.Oklahoma...... 4 301 75.2 Sat, Jan 26 Iowa State *- Manhattan, Kan. 5 p.m. 82 - 57 (W) 10.Texas A&M...... 5 384 76.8 Wed, Jan 30 Kansas * Manhattan, Kan. 7 p.m. ESPN Plus Sat., Feb. 2 Baylor at Texas* ESPN Plus EC 12:30 p.m. 11.Missouri...... 5 386 77.2 12.Baylor...... 5 395 79.0 Sat, Feb 02 Missouri * at Columbia, Mo. 12:30 p.m. ESPN Plus Kansas State at Missouri* ESPN Plus 12:30 p.m. Oklahoma State at Texas Tech* ESPN 1:00 p.m. 007-08 BIG 12 Wed, Feb 06 Nebraska * Manhattan, Kan. 7 p.m. FSN Midwest Kansas at Colorado* ABC CEC 1:30 p.m. Iowa State at Nebraska* ESPN Plus 3:00 p.m. MEN'S BASKETBALL INDIVIDUAL Oklahoma at Texas A&M* ESPN Plus 3:00 p.m. BASKETBALL STATISTICS Sat, Feb 09 Oklahoma State * Manhattan, Kan. 5 p.m. ESPN (Through January 27) (Conference games only)

Wed, Feb 13 Texas Tech * at Lubbock, Texas 8 p.m. ESPN2 Mon., Feb. 4 Missouri at Kansas* ESPN AF 8:00 p.m. SCORING Player-Team Cl G FG 3FG FT Pts Avg/G Sat, Feb 16 Missouri * Manhattan, Kan. 5 p.m. ESPN Plus Tue., Feb. 5 Texas A&M at Iowa State* ESPN Plus 7:00 p.m. 1.Beasley, Michael-KSU..... FR 4 41 4 29 115 28.8 Wed, Feb 20 Nebraska * at Lincoln, Neb. p.m. ESPN2 2.Augustin, D.J.-UT...... SO 4 28 8 23 87 21.8 3.Johnson, Wesley-ISU...... SO 5 32 10 22 96 19.2 Sat, Feb 23 Baylor * at Waco, Texas 7 p.m. FSN Midwest Wed., Feb. 6 Texas at Oklahoma* ESPN2 LNC 6:00 p.m. 4.Zeno, Martin-TTU...... SR 5 24 0 40 88 17.6 5.Walker, Bill-KSU...... FR 4 24 10 11 69 17.3 Mon, Feb 25 Texas * Manhattan, Kan. 8 p.m. ESPN Colorado at Oklahoma State* FSNRM7:00 p.m. Nebraska at Kansas State* FSNMW 7:00 p.m. 6.Brackins, Craig-ISU...... FR 5 29 12 15 85 17.0 Texas Tech at Baylor* ESPNU FC 8:00 p.m. Longar, Longar-OU...... SR 4 26 0 16 68 17.0 Sat, Mar 01 Kansas * at Lawrence, Kan. 8 p.m. ESPN 8.Roby, Richard-CU...... SR 5 29 5 21 84 16.8 Hannah, Stefhon-MU...... SR 5 30 11 13 84 16.8 Tue, Mar 04 Colorado * Manhattan, Kan. 8 p.m. ESPN Plus Sat., Feb. 9 Texas A&M at Missouri* ESPN Plus 12:30 p.m. 10.Dugat, Henry-BU...... JR 5 28 11 14 81 16.2 Jerrells, Curtis-BU...... JR 5 26 7 22 81 16.2 Sat, Mar 08 Iowa State * at Ames, Iowa 3 p.m. ESPN Plus Oklahoma at Colorado* ESPNU 2:00 p.m. Texas at Iowa State* ABC HC 2:30 p.m. 12.Abrams, A.J.-UT...... JR 4 23 10 5 61 15.3 13.Rush, Brandon-KU...... JR 5 21 17 17 76 15.2 Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship Texas Tech at Nebraska* ESPN Plus 3:00 p.m. Oklahoma State at Kansas State* ESPN 5:00 p.m. 14.Griffin, Blake-OU...... FR 3 18 0 8 44 14.7 Baylor at Kansas* JTV 7:00 p.m. 15.Jackson, Darnell-KU...... SR 5 30 0 12 72 14.4 Thu, Mar 13 TBA at Kansas City, Mo. TBA 16.Maric, Aleks-NU...... SR 4 18 0 18 54 13.5 ESPN Plus 17.James, Damion-UT...... SO 4 21 4 7 53 13.3 * Conference Games Mon., Feb. 11 Kansas at Texas* ESPN EC 8:00 p.m. 18.Arthur, Darrell-KU...... SO 5 28 0 10 66 13.2 19.Bruce, Aaron-BU...... SR 5 24 9 8 65 13.0 Wed., Feb. 13 Rogers, Kevin-BU...... JR 5 22 1 20 65 13.0 Baylor at Oklahoma State* GIA 7:00 p.m. Iowa State at Oklahoma* ESPN Plus 7:00 p.m. Missouri at Nebraska* MSN BD 7:00 p.m.

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  Marlies Gipson had a career-high 21 34 points and added 9 rebounds, but Cowgirls within 66-63 on a 3-point- Cordero. points and 16 rebounds and Then Dietz, who missed her first     that wasn’t enough to keep Kansas er with 11.6 seconds left, Dietz made     Kimberly Dietz hit four 3-pointers in State from ending Oklahoma State’s 1 of 2 free throws with 8.9 seconds four 3-point attempts, hit two in a     the second half to help No. 22 12-game winning streak at left to seal the win for the Wildcats. row - the second from 25 feet - to  ! " Kansas State win its ninth straight Gallagher-Iba Arena. She finished with 20 points, two off energize the Wildcats and start a 15- game, beating No. 14 Oklahoma Oklahoma State entered the game her season high. 2 run. Dietz hit another 3-pointer and State 68-63 on Sunday. atop the Big 12 in scoring offense, Gipson added 1 of 2 free throws Shalee Lehning added six points dur-
       Kansas State (14-5, 6-0 Big 12) averaging 80.3 points per game, but with under a second left. Kansas ing the run, including a reverse lay-in          moved into a tie with Baylor for the scored fewer than 70 for the third State won despite being outrebound- following a baseline drive with 11:30 conference lead by winning its third straight contest. Kansas State entered ed 52-30. left that put Kansas State up 45-39.          straight game against a ranked foe. In the game third in the Big 12 in scor- The lead swapped hands 10 times Lehning scored 13 points for the Big 12 play, the Wildcats have also ing defense, allowing an average of in the first half, with the Cowgirls Wildcats while Ashley Sweat added     won at Texas A&M and Texas. 55.7 points per game. scoring the final five points to take a 12. Kansas State’s 6-0 start is its best Kansas State didn’t trail during the 32-28 lead - their largest of the game since the Big 12 came into existence final 13 minutes, but the Wildcats to that point. The 5-foot-5 Riley had with the 1996-97 season. The never could pull away from 16 points and five rebounds in the Wildcats started 8-0 in league play Oklahoma State. Twice in the final half. on three occasions as members of the few minutes, Oklahoma State cut the Oklahoma State missed its first Big Eight Conference. Wildcats’ lead to three points. The seven shots of the second half, but Oklahoma State (16-3, 4-2) lost its first time, Dietz answered with a 3- four Kansas State turnovers allowed second straight game, having also pointer to make it 64-58 with 1:20 the Cowgirls to maintain, then fallen to Texas on Wednesday. left. extend, their lead to 37-30 with Sports Potpourri By Mac Stevenson Pullen (6-1, 185) is also gaining con- to the tournament directors than fair- Kansas State’s rookie basketball fidence and consistency and improv- ness. Receive 3 cents off per gallon of any grade gasoline!! Bring in your used 2007 K-State football and basketball tickets for the discount. coach, Frank Martin, has done a ing with every outing. With the first hints of warmer remarkable job with one of the Following the KU game, the weather, Kansas City Royals base- 32 OZ. FOUNTAIN DRINKS youngest teams in the nation. 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Records aren’t that com- by an NBA team this spring. plete, but it’s doubtful such a feat has Arthur is much better and more ever been accomplished by a fresh- consistent on offense; he needs to be man. tougher and more competitive with When he takes jump shots from his rebounding. But Arthur is just a the baseline, Beasley closely resem- sophomore and he’s come a long bles a former K-State great. In the way since his freshman season. late 1950s All-American Bob Boozer Kaun and Aldrich are shot block- was equally deadly on the same shot ers and rebounders; neither is much Introduction of new product lines have created more job from the same range. of a scoring threat but they are valu- Bill Walker is the perfect comple- able members of the rock-solid pivot openings. Production positions are available in all three ment to Beasley in the pivot; the two club. weekday shifts with NEW higher starting wages: work well together and are becoming The Kansas guards are being taken a fearsome one-two punch. for granted because the inside play- Darren Kent (6-10, 215) is devel- ers have been scoring so much 7am – 3:30pm; 3:30pm – midnight; 10:30pm – 7:00am oping into a dependable reserve in against undersized opponents. But the pivot and he might become a Mario Chalmers, Russell Robinson, We guarantee a set 40 hours per week with terrific steady scoring threat to go with his Brandon Rush, and Sherron Collins advancement opportunities at regular intervals. Full defense and ball handling. Against are a formidable backcourt. 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2007-08 Big 12 CONFERENCE BASKETBALL STATISTICS Women’s Basketball 14 - 5 Big 12 Through games of Jan 27, 2008 (Conference games only) Date Opponent Opp Rank Location Time (CST) Results Media SCORING OFFENSE Thu, Nov 01 Washburn (Exhibition) - Manhattan, Kan. 76 - 39 (W) Big 12 All Team G W-L Pts Avg/G 1.Oklahoma...... 5 3-2 361 72.2 Sat, Nov 10 Washington - Manhattan, Kan. 88 - 61 (W) Baylor 6 - 0 18 - 1 2.Kansas State...... 6 6-0 430 71.7 Kansas State 6 - 0 14 - 5 3.Baylor...... 6 6-0 422 70.3 Mon, Nov 12 Southern Utah - Manhattan, Kan. 87 - 38 (W) 4.Nebraska...... 6 4-2 410 68.3 Okla State 4 - 2 16 - 3 5.Oklahoma State...... 6 4-2 404 67.3 Thu, Nov 15 Wyoming - at Laramie, Wyo. 44 - 56 (L) Nebraska 4 - 2 15 - 5 6.Iowa State...... 5 1-4 325 65.0 7.Colorado...... 6 2-4 378 63.0 Caribbean Challenge Oklahoma 3 - 2 13 - 4 8.Texas...... 6 3-3 373 62.2 Wed, Nov 21 Tulane - at Cancun, Mexico 57 - 60 (L) Texas 3 - 3 15 - 5 9.Texas A&M...... 6 2-4 358 59.7 Thu, Nov 22 Michigan State 18/19 at Cancun, Mexico 65 - 68 (L) 10.Texas Tech...... 6 2-4 342 57.0 Texas A&M 2 - 4 14 - 6 11.Missouri...... 6 1-5 321 53.5 KSU Commerce Bank Classic 12.Kansas...... 6 1-5 298 49.7 Fri, Nov 30 UTEP vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff - at Manhattan, Kan. Texas Tech 2 - 4 14 - 6 Colorado 2 - 4 13 - 6 Fri, Nov 30 Lipscomb - Manhattan, Kan. 92 - 50 (W) SCORING DEFENSE Iowa State 1 - 4 12 -6 Team G Pts Avg/G Sat, Dec 01 UTEP - Kansas State at Manhattan, Kan. 66 - 58 (W) Kansas 1 - 5 12 - 7 1.Baylor...... 6 344 57.3 2.Kansas State...... 6 345 57.5 Wed, Dec 05 Wisconsin-Green Bay - at Green Bay, Wis. 56 - 68 (L) Missouri 1 - 5 8 - 11 3.Oklahoma State...... 6 354 59.0 Sun, Dec 16 Texas State - Manhattan, Kan. 90 - 61 (W) 4.Texas...... 6 359 59.8 t 5.Kansas...... 6 366 61.0 Tue, Dec 18 Creighton - at Omaha, Neb. 62 - 69 (L) 6.Texas A&M...... 6 379 63.2 Big 12 Conference 7.Nebraska...... 6 384 64.0 LMU/Hilton LAX Holiday Tournament Colorado...... 6 384 64.0 Fri, Dec 28 Arkansas-Little Rock - at Los Angeles, Calif. 52 - 40 (W) Sat., Feb. 2 9.Texas Tech...... 6 391 65.2 Baylor at Kansas State* FSN 12:00 p.m. 10.Oklahoma...... 5 341 68.2 Sat, Dec 29 Loyola Marymount/Cal State Bakersfield at Los Angeles, Calif. 70 - 47 (W) Iowa State at Kansas* 7:00 p.m. 11.Missouri...... 6 410 68.3 Oklahoma State at Colorado* FSNRM 7:00 p.m. 12.Iowa State...... 5 365 73.0 Wed, Jan 02 Western Illinois - Manhattan, Kan. 68 - 53 (W) Texas A&M at Texas Tech* 7:00 p.m. Wed, Jan 09 Texas A&M * - at College Station, Texas 67 - 54 (W) Sun., Feb. 3 2007-08 Big 12 Oklahoma at Texas* ESPNU 1:00 p.m. INDIVIDUAL Sun, Jan 13 Texas * - at Austin, Texas 77 - 74 (W) Nebraska at Missouri* FSN 3:00 p.m. BASKETBALL STATISTICS FSN Through games of Jan 27, 2008 (Conference games only) Tue., Feb. 5 Wed, Jan 16 Texas Tech * - Manhattan, Kan. 71 -45 (W) Baylor at Oklahoma State* 7:00 p.m. SCORING Sat, Jan 19 Colorado * - Manhattan, Kan. 67 - 60 (W) Wed., Feb. 6 Player-Team Cl G FG 3FG FT Pts Avg/G Oklahoma at Missouri* MSN 6:30 p.m. 1.Riley, Andrea-OSU...... SO 6 57 15 39 168 28.0 Wed, Jan 23 Iowa State * - Manhattan, Kan. 80 - 49 (W) Texas Tech at Iowa State* 7:00 p.m. 2.McFarland, Jackie-CU..... SR 6 41 5 45 132 22.0 Nebraska at Colorado* FSNRM 9:00 p.m. 3.Bolte,Kelsey-ISU...... FR 5 37 12 15 101 20.2 Sun, Jan 27 Oklahoma State * - at Stillwater, Okla. 68 - 63 (W) 4.Dietz, Kimberly-KSU...... SR 6 38 17 13 106 17.7 Sat., Feb. 9 5.Starks, Takia-TAMU...... JR 6 43 12 4 102 17.0 Wed, Jan 30 Nebraska * - at Lincoln, Neb. 7:05 p.m. Texas at Texas A&M* FSN 11:00 a.m. 6.Robinson,Danielle-OU..... FR 5 34 0 14 82 16.4 Kansas at Kansas State* 1:00 p.m. 7.Paris,Courtney-OU...... JR 5 30 0 21 81 16.2 Sat, Feb 02 Baylor * - Manhattan, Kan. 12 p.m. FSN Texas Tech at Baylor* FSN 1:00 p.m. Colorado at Oklahoma* SSN 7:00 p.m. 8.Seals, Dominic-TTU...... JR 6 33 0 30 96 16.0 Sat, Feb 09 Kansas * - Manhattan, Kan. 1 p.m. Missouri at Iowa State* 7:30 p.m. 9.Tisdale, Angela-BU...... SR 6 27 11 28 93 15.5 10.Spears, Brittany-CU...... FR 6 32 8 18 90 15.0 Wed, Feb 13 Iowa State * - at Ames, Iowa 7 p.m. Mediacom Sun., Feb. 10 Hollins, Alyssa-MU...... JR 6 33 16 8 90 15.0 Oklahoma State at Nebraska ESPN2 1:00 p.m. 12.Raven, Brittainey-UT..... SO 6 32 2 23 89 14.8 Sun, Feb 17 Missouri * - at Columbia, Mo. 2:30 p.m. FSN Midwest 13.Gant, Danielle-TAMU...... JR 6 34 0 16 84 14.0 Tue., Feb. 12 14.Gipson, Marlies-KSU...... JR 6 30 2 21 83 13.8 Wed, Feb 20 Oklahoma * - Manhattan, Kan. 7 p.m. Texas A&M at Oklahoma* 7:00 p.m. 15.Allison, Rachel-BU...... JR 6 24 4 29 81 13.5 16.Griffin, Kelsey-NU...... JR 6 23 0 33 79 13.2 Sat, Feb 23 Colorado * - at Boulder, Colo. 7 p.m. (MT) Wed., Feb. 13 17.Sweat, Ashley-KSU...... SO 6 29 10 9 77 12.8 Baylor at Texas* 7:00 p.m. Wed, Feb 27 Nebraska * - Manhattan, Kan. 7 p.m. FSN Midwest Colorado at Kansas* 7:00 p.m. 18.Thompson,Amanda-OU...... SO 5 27 2 8 64 12.8 Kansas State at Iowa State* 7:00 p.m. 19.Player, Jhasmin-BU...... JR 6 32 4 8 76 12.7 Sat, Mar 01 Missouri * - Manhattan, Kan. 2 p.m. 20.Green, Danielle-OSU...... SR 6 31 2 11 75 12.5 Thu., Feb. 14 21.Lacey,Alison-ISU...... SO 5 21 11 8 61 12.2 Wed, Mar 05 Kansas * - at Lawrence, Kan. 7 p.m. Metro/ESPN360 Oklahoma State at Texas Tech* 7:00 p.m. 22.Morrow, Jessica-BU...... JR 5 21 4 11 57 11.4 23.Lehning, Shalee-KSU...... JR 6 26 4 12 68 11.3 Phillips 66 Big 12 Women's Basketball Championship Sat., Feb. 16 Lindsey, Ashley-UT...... JR 6 30 0 8 68 11.3 Tue, Mar 11 - Sat, Mar 15 TBA - at Kansas City, Mo. TBA Texas at Colorado* 8:00 p.m. 25.McCray, Danielle-KU...... SO 6 24 6 13 67 11.2 26.Page, Danielle-NU...... SR 6 23 2 18 66 11.0 * Conference Games Sun., Feb. 17 27.Johnson, Jessra-MU...... SO 6 22 6 12 62 10.3 Oklahoma at Baylor* FSN 12:30 p.m.

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An American Call to Action challenges and solving our problems. I’m Kathleen Sebelius, Governor of There is a chance Mr. President, in the the State of Kansas. next 357 Days, to get real results, and And I am grateful for the opportunity give the American people renewed opti- to speak with you tonight. mism that their challenges are the top pri- I’m a Democrat, but tonight, it really ority. Working together, working hard, doesn’t matter whether you think of committing to results, we can get the job yourself as a Democrat…or a done. Republican…or an Independent. In fact, over the last year, the Or…none-of-the-above. Democratic majority in Congress has Instead, the fact you’re tuning in this begun to move us in the right direction— SWAP Your evening tells me each of you is, above with bipartisan action to strengthen our New Cars all……an American, first. national security, raise the minimum You are mothers, and fathers. wage, and reduce the costs of college Grandparents, and grandchildren. loans. Ride Working people, and business-owners. These are encouraging first steps. But Americans, all. there is still more to be done. And the American people - folks like And, so we ask you, Mr. President — #1 Selling Crossover In 2007 you, and me - are not nearly as divided as will you join us? Let’s get to work. our rancorous politics might suggest. We know that we are stronger as a In fact, right now, tonight, as political nation when our people have access to pundits discuss the President’s speech - the highest-quality, most-affordable chances are, they’ll obsess over the reac- health care. When our businesses can tions of Members of Congress. compete in the global marketplace with- “How many times was the President out the burden of rising health care costs interrupted by applause? Did here at home. Republicans stand? Did Democrats sit?” We know that caring for our children, And the rest of us will roll our eyes so they have a healthy and better start in and think, “What in the world does any life, is what grownups do. Governors in New Ford Edge of that have to do with me?” both parties, and a large majority of the New Ford Focus New Mercury Milan Leather, Sirius Sat Radio, 2x3 Loaded And Leather, V6, Power And, so, I want to take a slight detour Congress are ready, right now, to provide Loaded And Leather, V6, Power Reverse Sensor from tradition on this State of the Union health care to 10 million American chil- Moonroof, Heated Seats night. dren, as a first step in overhauling our In this time, normally reserved for the health care system. $15,499 partisan response, I hope to offer you Join us, Mr. President, sign the bill and $22,978 $28,995 something more: let’s get to work. Plus Tax, After Rebate Plus Tax, After Rebate An American Response. Sitting with the First Lady tonight was Plus Tax, After Repate A national call to action on behalf of Steve Hewitt, the city manager of the struggling families in the heartland, Greensburg, Kansas. Many of you and across this great country. A wakeup remember Greensburg - our town nearly call to Washington, on behalf of a new destroyed by a tornado last year. American majority, that time is running Thanks to Steve’s efforts, and hun- Dick Edwards Uses Cars out on our opportunities to meet our chal- dreds of others in our state, and across lenges and solve our problems. the country, Greensburg will recover. Our struggling economy requires Folks rolled up their sleeves and got to urgent and immediate action, and then work, and local, state and federal govern- sustained attention. Families can’t pay ments assisted in the effort. their bills. They are losing their jobs, and But more than just recover - the now are threatened with losing their Kansans who live in Greensburg are homes. building green - rebuilding a better com- We heard last week and again tonight munity for their children and grandchil- that Congress and the President are act- dren; making shared sacrifices, and ing quickly, on a temporary, targeted investments for the next generation. stimulus package. That is encouraging. Greensburg is not alone. You and I - But you and I know that a temporary fix stand ready - ready to protect our envi- is only the first step toward meeting our ronment for future generations, and stay

Kansas Republican Party 2004 Cadillac CTS Toyota Land Cruiser 2004 Pontiac GTO Responds To Governor Sebelius 2007 The Kansas Republican Party view that no new coal plant shall ever be denounced the notion that Governor built. Her decision cost the state 2,400 $18,995 $28,995 $18,995 Sebelius was anything less then a left- jobs. It also made it impossible for seven wing liberal Democrat who ignores the new wind farms to be built near the plant. needs of her state. Chairman Kobach added, “Sebelius Kansas Republican Party Chairman has the most radical and nonsensical Kris Kobach stated, “Sebelius has shown environmentalist agenda of all the gover- over and over again that she is more nors in America. And she evidently does- Price Choppers Price Choppers interested in pandering to special inter- n’t care how many jobs Kansas loses.” ests on the east and west coasts than serv- Additionally, since Sebelius has taken ing the people of Kansas.” office, she has vetoed legislation that 00 Oldsmobile Alero Since getting elected the Governor would have stopped frivolous litigation has: from harming businesses and driving up 99 Dodge Durango SLT $6,995 * Proposed tax increases totaling over the cost of healthcare. $600 million. These tax increases includ- * Since Sebelius took office in 2002, $7,990 99 F-250 SC 4x4 ed hiking state sales taxes by 8%, income Kansas has dropped 9 places in the U.S. taxes by 5%, and property taxes by 10% Chamber of Commerce Institute for 07 Toyota FJ 73 Diesel/XLT $12,995 * Promised to “twist arms” to get a Legal Reforms state rankings. $0.50 per pack cigarette tax increase * Kansas has received a “D” by the Great Buy At $25, 995 03 Toyota Highlander passed. American College of Emergency * Imposed on Kansas the 15the highest Physicians on medical liability. Governor 06 Jeep Commander $13,995 state-local tax burden in the nation. It has Sebelius has stated, “Perhaps my objec- risen 6% since Sebelius took office. tivity has been seriously compromised by 99 Oldsmobile Silhouette * Increased government spending 28% my trial lawyers employment, but the Must See since she took office, while at the same premise that people are too eager to use time job growth has been well behind the the courts seems hollow to me.” 01 Dodge 1500 $7,988 national average. (Sebelius is the former Executive 03 Ford Expedition EB * Failed to produce private sector jobs. Director of the Kansas Trial Lawyers 79K Miles $10,995 Kansas now ranks 49th in its economic Association.) climate rank which “reflects job, income, Chairman Kobach continued, “This is 99 Lincoln Town Car $14,995 and gross state product growth as well as the typical MO of the national 00 Jeep Grand Cherokee unemployment and presence of big com- Democratic Party. They are attempting to Executive Ser. $6,995 panies.” (www.forbes.com) trot out a perceived moderate Democrat. * Demonstrated that only kind of jobs In all reality, Kathleen Sebelius is as lib- $8,750 she knows how to create are government eral as Senator Clinton or Barak Obama. jobs. Kansas is third-highest state in the The people of Kansas have realized this, country in the number of government and eventually the whole nation will rec- employees per capita. ognize that Sebelius is no different then 776.4004 1.800.257.4004 * Rejected the permit for a coal-fired any other Democrat on the national power plant in western Kansas, solely on stage. She speaks in trite sound bites, and 7920 E. Hwy. 24 2 Miles East of Manhattan Town Center the grounds that coal plants produce car- has repeatedly failed to step-up and lead bon emissions. Kansas is now the only on the pressing issues facing Kansans.” www.dickedwards.net state in the country that takes the radical