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WINNER OF THE KANSAS GAS SERVICE 2006 KANSAS PROFESSIONAL 2006 KANSAS PROFESSIONAL WINNER OF THE KANSAS PRESS EXCELLENCE IN EDITORIAL WRITING COMMUNICATORS PHOTO ESSAY AWARD COMMUNICATORS EDITORIAL AWARD ASSOCIATION ADVERTISING AWARD Lynn Jenkins Is Fighting For The 2nd District Seat TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) _ Republican The race in the 2nd District, which Lynn Jenkins has made her vocal support covers most of eastern Kansas, is for President Bush's tax relief policies arguably the state's hottest this year. the center of her campaign to unseat Voter registration in the district is 3-to-2 Democratic Rep. Nancy Boyda in the in favor of the Republicans, and Jenkins 2nd Congressional District. As a con- describes it as a tossup. gressional candidate, Jenkins signed a Whit Ayres, a Republican pollster, said pledge to oppose higher taxes. taxes remain an important issue for vot- Jenkins has tied her campaign to a ers across the nation. bread-and-butter issue for the GOP ``It's reinforced by what's going on in nationwide: making permanent the tax the economy,'' Ayres said. ``Raising taxes cuts that President Bush successfully would make an already weak economy pushed through Congress during his first worse and create real political problems term. for anyone promoting the idea.'' ``If I'm elected, I will make that my Republicans' argue allowing Bush's first priority,'' Jenkins said during a policies to expire represents a tax recent interview. ``These provisions _ a increase because individuals and busi- long time ago _ should have been made nesses would pay more money than they permanent.'' do now. The Congressional Budget Many Democrats, however, want to Office projected in March that the differ- allow the tax cuts to expire. They con- ence would be $1.27 trillion from 2011 tend voters want Congress to focus on through 2015. The City of Manhattan will spend more than $552,000 per year principle and interest on a new hotel tax relief for the middle class and small Further, Jenkins contends, Congress and conference center but will only be paid $100,000 a year in return. businesses and shrink federal budget doesn't have time to ``recreate the wheel'' deficits. Lynn Jenkins on tax policy. Last week, Jenkins launched a televi- ``Nancy Boyda said she was for tax sion ad saying Boyda had supported the Bush-backed tax policies champi- relief. She's served us for two years, and ``the largest tax increase in history,'' a oned by Jenkins don't start expiring until has she cast one vote? No, she's cast 100 reference to votes by Boyda in 2007 and October 2010. percent of her votes to raise my taxes,'' 2008 for budgets that would have let the ``What she's saying is that, if I don't Jenkins said. ``If I could believe one City Is Wrong Bush tax cuts expire. cook dinner for my family for a week thing the woman has said, I might have Boyda and other Democrats contend from Wednesday, I'm a bad mother,''' some confidence.'' such arguments are unfair and have worn Boyda said during an interview. Boyda also has argued that cuts must thin with voters. Boyda has said repeat- Boyda defeated five-term GOP Rep. be balanced by closing tax loopholes for edly that she supports tax relief for the Jim Ryun in 2006, riding a national wave large corporations or ending breaks for middle class but believes the federal of discontent with Bush and the war in the wealthy, so that the deficit doesn't government must get its budget in order, Iraq. Jenkins served in the Kansas House grow. Like other Democrats, she sees too. and Senate before beginning the first of most of Bush's tax relief going to the In Going South She and fellow Democrats also sug- her two terms as state treasurer in wealthy. gest GOP arguments ring hollow because January 2003. Editorial By Jon A. Brake What a time for the Manhattan City will pay $554,000 a year princi- City Commission and the Manhattan pal and interest for Hotel and Mercy Wins Quality Award City Manager to begin taking Mercy Regional Health Center is a treated at five-star rated hospitals for tiatives are available at www.mercyre- Business Education classes. Conference Center and charge Dial recipient of the HealthGrades Joint nine common procedures are 47 percent gional.org. Think about it. We have five City Replacement Excellence Award for the less likely to experience a major compli- In developing its 2009 healthcare qual- Commissioners who are at the top of Realty $100,000 a year for 30-years. second consecutive year, according to cation, such as post-operative infections ity ratings, released today, HealthGrades their fields. One doctor, two college HealthGrades’ 11th Annual Hospital or heart conditions, which can lengthen analyzed more than 41 million Medicare professors, a city planner and a City Agreement With Dial Realty Quality in America Study. their hospital stay and increase costs. hospitalization records from 2005 to retired businessman. All are good Other top accolades include: According to the study, if all Medicare 2007 at the nation’s approximately 5,000 Don’t take the Free Press’ word for it, here is what the City Manager non-federal hospitals. people and all are very knowledge- • Ranked Among the Top 10% in the patients had been treated at a top-per- and Staff worked out with Dial and the City Commission approved: Hospitals with outcomes that are able in their own fields. It is City Nation for Joint Replacement — Two forming hospital compared to the lowest- “1. The City agrees to provide the Loans to Developer in the sum of up Years in a Row (2008, 2009) performing hospitals from 2005 to 2007, above average to a statistically signifi- Manager Ron Fehr’s job to run the to 8.5 Million Dollars ($8,500,000.00), for the purpose of assisting with • Ranked Among the Top 5 in Kansas more than 123,000 major complications cant degree receive a five-star rating. City of Manhattan and report to the the design, construction and equipping of in the Conference Center with- for Joint Replacement — 2009 potentially could have been avoided. Hospitals with average outcomes receive Commission. in the City of Manhattan, Kansas. • Five-Star Rated for Joint In 2008, the Centers for Medicare and a three-star rating, and hospitals with But how would these six people do outcomes that are below average receive Prior to the disbursement of the Loans, the Developer shall execute and Replacement — Two Years in a Row Medicaid Services — the federal agency if you put them into a boxing ring? (2008, 2009) that funds medical and surgical care for a one-star rating. Because no two hospi- deliver to the City its promissory note (the “Note”) requiring the repay- They would get beat up, badly. • Five-Star Rated for Total Knee the majority of hospital patients — tals or their patients’ risk profiles are ment of said funds and also a Mortgage (the “Mortgage”) on the Real And that is what has happened Replacement — Two Years in a Row announced that it would discontinue pay- alike, HealthGrades employs extensive Estate, securing the repayment of the Note. with the Downtown Redevelopment. (2008, 2009) ments for many major in-hospital com- risk-adjustment algorithms to ensure that The Note shall provide for a thirty year amortization, with equal pay- it is making analogous comparisons. City Manager Ron Fehr and his staff • Five-Star Rated for Total Hip plications, including surgery on the ments of $100,000 per year for the first twenty-nine years and the balance On its Web site, are in an area that they know little Replacement — 2009 wrong body part and post-operative of the Repayable Loan due on the thirtieth anniversary of the Note. “These awards are a resounding con- infection or disability due to a contami- www.healthgrades.com, HealthGrades about and they are making recom- The Note shall not require any payment towards the amount of the firmation that Mercy Regional’s level of nated implantation device. offers consumers free quality ratings of mendations to the Commission. Forgivable Loan, except in the event of a default, by Developer, under the care is among the best in the country,” These awards cast light on an ongoing, 26 procedures and treatments. The site is Look at the opponent in this fight. terms of either this Economic Development Agreement, the Note or the said Richard Allen, president and chief comprehensive quality plan at Mercy designed so that consumers can easily The first thing to realize is that compare patient outcomes at their local South FDA, and the Forgivable Loan shall be totally forgiven upon the executive officer of Mercy Regional. Regional. The hospital is a voluntary par- Dial Realty Corp. is a multi-Billion “We’d like to congratulate our orthope- ticipant in several national quality initia- hospitals for procedures ranging from satisfaction, by Developer, of its obligations under all such instruments. (that is with a B) corporation. They dic surgeons and staff on this recognition tives, including the American Hospital total knee surgery to cardiac bypass sur- The Note shallnot require any interest on the unpaid balance, except in have money. Lots of it, yet this proj- of their talents and constant dedication. Association Quality Initiative, and the gery. the event of a default by the Developer. ect is being developed as if Dial is We are proud to be able to provide our Institute for Healthcare Improvement 5 Mercy Regional Health Center is The Note shall also recognize a forgiveness of certain portions, pur- located in Manhattan, Kan. The regional working on a shoestring, it is not? region with care that is top-rate — in Million Lives Campaign. These initia- suant to Section IX(A)(5) of the South FDA. Both the Note and Mortgage hospital employs close to 1,000 team The City of Manhattan is co-signing terms of both the state and the country.” tives challenge healthcare institutions to shall be in a form and a manner as determined by the mutual agreement As part of the nation’s most compre- continually strive to reduce complica- members from the local and surrounding their notes or the project would stop. of the parties.” hensive, independent analysis of hospital tions and improve patient satisfaction. communities and supports a medical staff As Dial puts it: “The Dial quality, HealthGrades found that patients More details about Mercy’s quality ini- of more than 140 physicians. Companies provide the complete range of real estate services: acquisi- spend $900,000 to get the area ready What a sweet deal for Dial. The tion, development, financing, (debt for construction. Dial now owns the agreement calls for Dial to pay and equity), management, leasing area free and clear. $100,000 per year for 29 years and and construction, as well as market- Now the City of Manhattan is then make a balloon payment at that USD 383 Achieves 69 Excellence Ratings ing and redevelopment.” looking at the South Development time. This is the third year for building- They are divided into eleven divi- Area. Tuesday night the Commission To do this the City of Manhattan Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 has Math – 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th level awards for schools. Previously, sions. Dial owns property in 19 started looking at the Discovery will be paying $45,629.84 per month received 69 Standards of Excellence grade and overall building only grade-level awards were avail- states. Not just a house or two but Center project. The City wants to on the $8.5 million. The City of Awards for the 2007-2008 Kansas Northview Elementary School able for grades 5, 8, and 11 in read- large shopping centers, malls, hotels, spend $20 to $30 million of the Manhattan will have paid State Assessments. Students took the Reading – 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th ing and grades 4, 7, and 10 in math. and apartment complexes. State’s money to develop a museum $16,426,741.66 in principal and state assessments in the late grade and overall building With the inception of No Child Left Dial Realty is a mayor developer to watch grass grow. Before it is con- interest payment over the 30-year winter/early spring of 2008 in four Math – 4th grade, 6th grade and Behind (NCLB) testing in grades 3 in the Mid-West. structed and before any money is time. See part of the agreement subject areas – reading, math, sci- overall building through 8 and high school, a build- The City Manager and his staff are spent the City Manager and City above. ence and social studies. Standards of Theodore Roosevelt Elementary ing-level award recognized overall being knocked around the ring and Commission know that the museum The City and Dial Realty started Excellence in science and social School student achievement in a school. then going back to the corner and will not make money. It will lose working towards redeveloping the studies are yet to be released from Reading – 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th To receive a Reading Standard of telling the City Commission that money every year; it will be a tax downtown Manhattan area in 2003. the Kansas State Department of grade and overall building Excellence Award at the elementary Dial is on the ropes. drain. The Final Development Agreement Education. Math – 5th grade level, the school must have at least In fact City Manager and the City And after the South project has was reached in February 2006. Amanda Arnold Elementary Woodrow Wilson Elementary 25 percent of its students score Commission are giving Dial Realty started the City of Manhattan will Dial is required to lease 70% of the School School exemplary on the state assessment between $16 and $18 million of give Dial Realty more money to North Project Area before they can Reading – 3rd grade, 4th grade, Reading – 3rd grade, 4th grade, and no more than five percent of its property in the North Project Area. build a Hotel and Convention Center. start on the South Project Area and 5th grade, 6th grade and overall 5th grade, 6th grade and overall students on academic warning. In And another $16 million of property The City Manager and the City they are when the State’s $50 million building building middle schools, at least 20 percent of in the South Project Area. Commission has approved an in STAR bonds will kick in. Math – 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th Math – 3rd grade, 4th grade and students must score exemplary on Plus the City Manager and the City Economic Development Agreement In seven years Dial Realty has not grade, 6th grade and overall building overall building the assessments and no more than 10 Commission sold Dial Realty the where the City of Manhattan will been able to reach the 70% mark. As Bluemont Elementary School Anthony Middle School percent of students can be on aca- Limey Pointe (McCall Rd and Tuttle give Dial Realty $3.5 million in a it stands now Dial needs one or two Reading – 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th Reading – 7th grade, 8th grade and demic warning. High schools must Creek Blvd.) area for one million forgivable loan and then loan them good size stores to reach their agree- grade and overall building overall building have 15 percent of its students score dollars and then Dial made the City another $5 million. ment. That will not fill the North Math – 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th Math – 7th grade, 8th grade and Area but just so they can start on the grade and overall building overall building exemplary and no more than 10 per- South. Frank Bergman Elementary Eisenhower Middle School cent of students on academic warn- Annual Coat Drive To Start This country is in a financial crisis. School Reading – 7th grade, 8th grade and ing. The City of Manhattan is headed for Reading – 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th overall building To receive a Math Standard of The Salvation Army would like to you wish to make a coat donation, a crisis. It is time for the citizens of grade and overall building Math – 7th grade and overall Excellence Award at the elementary announce that, in conjunction with please drop it off at Ray’s Apple Manhattan to tell the City Math – 4th grade and 5th grade building level, the school must have at least Junior League, we are accepting coat Market at 3011 Anderson Avenue on Commissioners that they are hurting Lee Elementary School Manhattan High School 25 percent of its students score donations for this year’s Coat Drive. Saturday, October 18th between the City. The City Commissioners Math – 3rd grade and 4th grade Reading – 11th grade and overall exemplary on the state assessment With your help, The Salvation 10:00 A.M and 3:00 P.M. We thank should put a stop on Redevelopment Marlatt Elementary School building and no more than five percent of its Army provides coats for needy indi- you for your support. of the South Project Area. Reading – 3rd grade, 4th grade, Math – 11th grade and overall students on academic warning. viduals and families each year. If 5th grade and overall building building NEWS MANHATTAN FREE PRESS - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2008 2A

Mid-America Office Supplies Obituaries Printer/ Kansas Farm Bureau in Manhattan, Ayres and wife Kim of Wamego, KS A Funeral Service will be Saturday Typewriter Ribbins Carol Ayres as an Administrative Assistant. and Jeff Ayres and wife Becky of October 18th at 10:30 a.m. at Stewart “oldie’s too” Carol retired from Farm Bureau in Belvue, KS; her daughter Kim Piper Funeral Home in Wamego. Burial St. George- Carol Ellen Ayres, 64, 328 Poyntz (Downtown) 539-8982 of rural St. George, died October 9th, 2002. She later worked as the pay- and husband Matt of Wamego, KS; will be private and held at a later 2008 due to a motor vehicle accident roll clerk with Big Lakes in her three brothers, Stan “Cliff” date. Visitation will be Friday near Marysville, Kansas. Manhattan until 2006. Hardin Dothan, AL, Charles Hardin evening at the funeral home from Carol was a member at Kaw of Centerville, OH and Don Hardin 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. A memorial has Born on September 27, 1944 in Valley Heritage Club and was active of Dayton, OH; her sisters, Betty been established in Carol’s name for Columbus, Georgia, she was the with Samaritans Purse. She was also Anne Clarke of Lucedale, MS, her grandchildren’s education fund daughter of Clifton and Bertha (Pate) on the Monday Night Women’s Margaret Dupree of Clinton, TN, and may be left in care of the funeral Hardin. Carol graduated from Bowling League at Lincoln Lanes. Joyce Sutton of Union, OH, Marty home P.O. Box 48, Wamego, 66547. Colonel White High School in She was a very loving mother and Bailey of Lake Wells, FL and Diane Online condolences may be left for Dayton, Ohio in 1962. On June 4, grandmother and enjoyed spending Resavy of Chandler, AZ; five grand- the family at www.stewartfuneral- 1965 she married David Ayres in time with her grandchildren and children Kayla, Kalli, Jared, Briana homes.com Dayton, Ohio. From 1965-1970 she attending their activities. and Brandon. In addition to her par- BUFFALO worked for NCR in Dayton and after Survivors include: her husband, ents, she was also preceded in death moving to the area she worked at David of the home; her sons, Bill by a sister, Faye Flemmings. MEAT All natural, schools and graduated in 1970 from ly. On June 17, 2008, surrounded by Junction City, Matt Westfall and his wife, Christie Walsh Junction City High School. She then friends and family, they renewed their Bonnie, Grand Island, Nebraska; an aunt, No hormones, Christie Lynn Walsh, 56, of Wamego, received an Associates Degree in vows. Rick survives at their home. Susie Atchinson and her husband, Dale, Kansas, died Thursday, October 9, 2008 Medical Transcription. Christie is also survived by her moth- Branson, Missouri; sisters and brothers Grass fed, at her home following an extended ill- For 27 years, Christie, was in the er, Helen Westfall, Junction City; two in-law, Ron and Ruth Walsh, Jim and Low cholesterol. ness. She was a life-long resident of the Federal Civil Service at Fort Riley as an daughters, Andrea Stoddard and her hus- Nina Walsh, Jerry and Jolene Walsh, area. Oral Surgery Assistant until placed on band, Jon, Wamego and Heather Walsh Barbara Henry and Mike and Diane Across from Christie was born August 20, 1952 in medical disability due to her illness. and her husband, David Chavez, Walsh; several nieces, nephews and Manhattan Airport Junction City, Kansas, the daughter of She married Rick Walsh on June 17, Westminster, California; five grandchil- grand nieces and nephews; along with John Walter Westfall and Helen Marie 1983 in Wamego, Kansas, where they dren, Logan, Brooklin, Mickaylee, Kylee many friends who supported her through- www.plumleeranch.com Steel Westfall. She attended local made their home and raised their fami- and David; two brothers, Mark Westfall, out her illness. 785-539-2255 Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 13, 2008 at her wonderful cooking, especially home- grandchildren; and 11 great grandchil- Campanella-Evans Mortuary in Nina Gaume made pies and her immaculate house- dren. Wamego. Reverend Jol Klein officiat- ing. Nina B. Gaume, 90, Manhattan, KS keeping. She also subbed occasionally at Mass of Christian Burial will be at They suggest memorial contributions passed away Friday, October 10, 2008 in the Manhattan School Lunchroom. At 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 15, to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and the Meadowlark Hills/Ptacek House, the time of her death, Mrs. Gaume was a 2008 in the Sacred Heart Catholic those may be sent in care of the mortu- Manhattan. member of the St. Isidore Catholic Church, Hamilton, MO with Father Bob ary. Online condolences may be made at She was born at home in Polo, MO on Student Center and made many friends Kerr as celebrant. Burial will follow in www.campanellafuneral.com. January 7, 1918, the daughter of William among the students. the Highland Cemetery, Hamilton. The Henry Hayter and Pearl Yates Hayter. She was preceded in death by her hus- family of Mrs. Gaume will receive She grew up in Polo and was a graduate band, Robert E. Gaume on June 10, friends at the church for an hour preced- of the Polo High School. She worked as 2007; a daughter, Janelle Elaine Gaume ing the service. an assistant to a country doctor in in February 1958; her parents; one broth- A Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m., OLSON’S SHOE Missouri until she was married to Robert er, Clifford Hayter; and one sister, Faye Tuesday, October 14, 2008 in the Irvin- E. Gaume on January 2, 1940 at Donna Thomas. Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan with SERVICE Hamilton, MO. Survivors include a daughter, Virginia a family visitation followed at 8:00 p.m. Mrs. Gaume had been a Manhattan J. Joyce, Manhattan; two sons, Robert Memorials contributions can be made Quality Since 1913 resident since 1950. She was a member “Jerry” J. Gaume, and his wife, Kathryn, to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Barnegat, NJ and J.L. Gaume, Hamilton, MO, the Manhattan Catholic where she belonged to the Altar Society, Leavenworth, KS; two brothers, William Schools or the St. Isidore Catholic Boots worn out? serving as President at one time. She was D. Hayter, Springfield, MO and Robert Student Center and left in care of the a member of a local Canasta card group D. Hayter, Lees Summit, MO; two sis- funeral home. Online condolences can Come to Olson’s for for almost 40 years and was known for ters, Helen Curran, Richmond, MO and be sent to www.irvinparkview.com. Genni Luikart, Lees Summit, MO; 10 boot repair & sole replacement. Leonard Sorenson active faculty years, he worked exten- of Ft. Collins, Colorado. He is also sur- We carry Ripple soles sively in solution of issues related to vived by 10 grandchildren, 6 great grand- Leonard Orlo Sorenson, age 84, of grain marketing and issues related to children, one brother: Dr. Vernon & Vibram Lug soles. Manhattan, Kansas died Sunday morn- transportation. He gained National and Sorenson and his wife Marilyn of East We provide ing, October 12, 2008, at the St. Joseph International attention. In addition to a Lansing, Michigan, one sister: Lorys Village in Manhattan. strong research record, Dr. Sorenson has Nauman of Crosslake, Minnesota, and great service & He was born on December 14, 1923, in taught classes in all of his years at K.S.U. several nieces and nephews. quick turn around! LeRoy (Filmore County), Minnesota, the His research results led to recognition of Dr. Sorenson was preceded in death by son of Leonard A. and Laura O. improved methods in nine undeveloped his parents, three brothers: Russ, Don AGGIEVILLE (Thoreson) Sorenson. He graduated countries. He has published many arti- and Les Sorenson, one sister: Helen from LeRoy High School in 1941. cles that have been used to guide policy Sorenson, one brother-in-law: James 785-539-8571 Following his high school graduation changes in those countries and in the Nauman, three sisters-in-law: Doris 1214 B Moro he and a brother operated an appliance U.S. Sorenson, Lucille Fleming and Bernice www.olsonsshoes.com store for one year prior to enlisting in the Dr. Sorenson has contributed to Sorenson, one son-in-law: Walter military to serve in World War II. In 1942 numerous community projects. He is a Nickles, Jr, and a great granddaughter, he was assigned duty in the United States past member of the Lions Club, a mem- Sky Merriman. Air Force. He served for three years and ber of the American Legion and Sertoma Funeral services will be held 10:00 three months. Most of his military time where he previously served as president. a.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at the was spent in Central China, India and He has been an active member of the First Lutheran Church, with Reverend Burma. First Lutheran Church since 1955, and Dr. Keith Wiens officiating. Interment Following his discharge Dr. Sorenson has served as a Sunday school teacher, will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery. assisted in the operation of his father’s youth leader, Council President, served On-line condolences may be left for farm for one year. In subsequent years he on the Church Guild and Building the family through the funeral home extended his formal education receiving Committee and was President of the website located at www.ymlfuneral- a Bachelors, Masters, and PhD from the churches 100th Anniversary celebration. home.com. University of Minnesota. He also has assisted in 4-H programs and Memorials have been established for On April 27, 1952, he was united in Boy Scouts. the First Lutheran Church for youth marriage to Judith H. Johnson in her He is survived by his wife Judy of the activies and the Alzheimers Disease church at Rake, Iowa. This union pro- home, a son: Nathan Sorenson and his Association.. Contributions may be left duced a family of 3 children, 10 grand- wife Debbie, of Manhattan, two daugh- in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan- children and 6 great grandchildren. ters: Mary Nickles of St. George, Kansas Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poytnz Dr. Sorenson was a member of the fac- and Jane Belford and her husband Mark Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502. ulty at Kansas State University from 1955 to 1991 when he retired. In his Captivating Radio Dramas for the Whole Family!

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Mid-America Office Supplies Kansas Profile - Printer/ Now That’s Rural Typewriter Ribbins Barbara Lilyhorn- Fairfield Area Partners “oldie’s too” By Ron Wilson, director, Huck tial to dinner, such as bowls, spoons, Fairfield Area Partners represents promoting the special events and 328 Poyntz (Downtown) 539-8982 Boyd National Institute for Rural soup, beverage, crackers, glasses, a rural region of the state. Its territo- attractions in the various communi- Development at Kansas State and coffee or tea. Each community ry includes six incorporated towns: ties, seeking funding, and working to University. could then decide to share, barter, or The cities of Arlington, population upgrade Internet access for the area. “Tea for Two” sell their item. Creative collaboration 452; Turon, population 432; Sylvia, Grab your Kansas map. Let´s go to So fold up your Kansas map, it´s Fairfield today. Okay, but when you resulted and, importantly, everybody population 295; Abbyville, popula- time to leave Fairfield. No, it´s not a open the map, you can´t seem to find got fed. That´s a powerful demon- tion 127; Plevna, population 98; and dot on the map, but it is a region a Fairfield. There´s a Fairview and a stration of the benefits of collabora- Langdon, population 71. Now, that´s where people are collaborating for Fairway, but no Fairfield. That´s tion right there. rural. the benefit of all their communities. because Fairfield isn´t a town, it´s Participants heard several speakers It´s logical for such rural commu- We commend Ron Hirst, Barbara more of a concept. Fairfield is the and then took a community survey. nities to work together on key issues. Lilyhorn, and all those involved with name of a region and a school district In February, a subsequent meeting They have both shared issues and Fairfield Area Partners for making a in western Reno County - and more featured the survey results, which individual strengths. difference with their collaborative than that, it´s home to a group of identified several assets in these Abbyville hosts an annual PRCA efforts. By taking such a fair view people who are working together to communities. Friendly, caring peo- rodeo. Sylvia is nationally known for of their shared opportunities, I think Mahja & Mahjeek make their communities. Ron Wilson ple, strong core values, small schools its waterfowl and good hunting. they´ll go a fair way. Purrfect Paws of the Week Barbara Lilyhorn is the director of with a good education system, good Turon has monthly community din- We’re 4 months old females the K-State Research and Extension programs wanted to help. accessibility to other markets and the ners with entertainment. Arlington soon to be spayed Reno County office. Barbara Encouraged by their support, Hirst desire to improve topped the result conducts a yearly garage sale and & current on shots. explains that Fairfield area residents began visiting city council meetings list. city-wide cleanup. Langdon is near Call Purrfect Paws, Inc. were concerned about their gradual Then Ron Hirst and Barbara the senior high and middle school. to introduce the concept of develop- 785-494-8480 but certain population loss which Lilyhorn facilitated a process of vot- Plevna has a historic bank that is ing a Fairfield Area Partnership. www.purrfectpawskansas.org ing where participants could identify used as City Hall. many rural areas face. Each community could bring their Sponsored by Rambler’s Steakhouse At a Community Development expertise and knowledge and their top priorities. Another meeting Together, they can promote each Academy in 2007, Ron Hirst of the improve the entire area through brought resources to address those other´s assets while working on Reno County Quest Center for pooled resources. top issues, and participants agreed to shared needs. Barbara Lilyhorn suc- Entrepreneurs heard people from In November 2007, a community join the PRIDE Program as a single cessfully applied for a min-grant Cowley County describe their forum was held at Fairfield High entity: from the Huck Boyd Institute´s Rural regional ABCDE Coalition. He won- School. More than 80 citizens Fairfield Area Partners. This is Engagement and Action Leadership dered if such a concept could be attended from all over the district. At unusual because the PRIDE Program Project to support this effort. The applied in western Reno County. Ron the beginning, participants were typically works with individual REAL Project was funded by K- approached the Kansas PRIDE divided into their respective commu- towns, but in this case, it made sense State´s Center for Engagement and Program and K-State Research and nities. Then each community was for these communities to come Community Development. Extension - Reno County, and both placed in charge of one item essen- together as a region. Now these communities are work- ing on recruitment of young families,

How YourHOW YOUR Legislators LEGISLATERS VOTED Voted

ABORTION ISSUES BILL # CARLIN HAWK CARlSON REITZ TADDIKEN SB389* C.A.R.A. Late Term Abortion NO NO YES PASSED 84-40 NO YES PASSED 25-12 VETOED BY SEBELIUS OVERIDE FAILED 25-14

BILL # CARLIN HAWK CARlSON REITZ TADDIKEN HB 2062 Violence Against Unborn Children NO YES YES PASSED 97-27 NO YES PASSED 26-14 S 528 Abortion and Live Birth Reporting NO YES YES PASSED 89-34 NO YES PASSED 25-15 VETOED BY SEBELIUS OVERIDE FAILED 23-12

ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION BILL # CARLIN HAWK CARlSON REITZ TADDIKEN HB 2019** Voter Identification NO NO YES FAILED 61-51 NO YES PASSED 26-14 Sub S458 Ban Benefits for Illegals KILLED IN COMMITTEE NO YES FAILED 12-26

CONCEALED CARRY PERMITS BILL # CARLIN HAWK CARlSON REITZ TADDIKEN SB 418 Concealed Weapons Permits NO NO YES PASSED 90-33 NO YES PASSED 30-10 SEBELIUS VETOED. VETO OVERIDE PASSED NO YES PASSED 91-33

ENERGY HOLCOMB POWER PLANTS BILL # CARLIN HAWK CARlSON REITZ TADDIKEN SUBS327*** First Vote Holcomb NO NO YES PASSED 77-45 YES YES PASSED 31-7 SEBELIUS VETOED SENATE OVERODE VETO HOUSE NO MOTION TO RECONSIDER SB 148 3/6/2008 Second Vote Holcomb NO NO YES PASSED 83-41 YES YES PASSED 31-7 SEBELIUS VETOED SENATE OVERODE VETO HOUSE DID NOT OVERIDE CARLIN NO H E SB 148 4/4/2008 Third Vote Holcomb NO YES YES PASSED 80-45 YES YES PASSED 32-7 S 148 SEBELIUS VETOED OVERIDE FAILED

SPENDING BILLS BILL # CARLIN HAWK CARlSON REITZ TADDIKEN H-2946 Amend 'Increased Spending NO NO YES PASSED 69-53 YES YES PASSED 21-18 S 658**** Main Appropriation Bill YES YES NO PASSED 68-56 YES NO PASSED 24-16

BILL # CARLIN HAWK CARlSON REITZ TADDIKEN H 2936 Capital Spending Bill YES YES YES PASSED 119-0 YES YES PASSED 38-0 We specialize in doing new construction, S 679 Raise Motor Vehicle Fees DIED IN HOUSE PASSED 69-53 YES NO PASSED 21-18 S 541 Expanding Child Health Care DIED IN HOUSE YES YES PASSED 30-8 kitchen and bath remodels, furnace, air H 2938 Sales Tax Exemption NO NO YES PASSED 96-26 DIED IN SENATE conditioner and geothermal installs, water OTHER CATAGORIES heaters, Northstar water softeners, Pex tub- BILL # CARLIN HAWK CARlSON REITZ TADDIKEN Rhodes Amed. Repeal in-stateTtuition for Illegals NO NO YES FAILED 51-70 NO YES FAILED 14-25 ing, galvanized water line change outs, and HB 2140 English as Offcial Language YES YES YES PASSED 114-7 NO YES PASSED 32-8 SB 66 Expanded Lottery Act NO YES NO PASSED 64-58 NO NO PASSED 22-18 repairs on all models of furnaces and air SB 81 Health Care Reform YES YES NO PASSED 104-16 YES YES PASSED 34-1 condtioners. *SB389 notes Comprehensive Abortion Reform Act Option to see fetal ultrasound Referral for free medical care for fetal defects Protocal inhibits child predatorsbuying aabortions to hide crimes Rape incestreporting improved New accountability for judges and clinics that bypass parental notice Physician Call for your free estimate on replacements loses medical license ffor performing illegal late-term abortion. **HB2019 Notes Legislature completely failed to pass meaningful legislation. Colorado 2006 verify, Missuori 2008 verify, and Oklahoma had allready passed strong bills which could lead to an exodus of illegal immigrats from those states. 12 states now require E-Verify.Kansas Chamber of Commerce lobbied to kill E-Verify in Kansas. ***SUBS327 notes Three times Governor Sebelius vetoed the energy plants at Holcomb, even though a large majority of Kansans support the plants. Sierra club directed Sebelius to make Kansas the first state to

****SB 658 notes General fund budget has grown over $2 billion since 2004. Severe budget shortfall looming in Kansas. A $188 million shortfall is projected for 2010 and over $400 million shortfall for 2011. Kansas legislaters have a bad habit of spending more than they earn. Those who voted yes are a part of the problem. State quietly loaned itself $350 million. Under Sebelius poverty is up, debt is up, unemployment is up, and spemding is up. Since 1942 8838 Quail Lane, Manhattan

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ronment. However, in Kansas at the moment Thoughts we have a business climate charac- terized by “regulatory uncertainty.” In this climate, private enterprise is From The denied the privilege of building such industry as energy producing facili- ties that are essential to our econom- Prairie ic growth. This growth produces jobs The Big One Got Away and security for our families and rev- Yogi Berra used to say, “When you enue for our state budget. The denial come to a fork in the road, take it.” of the $4 billion Sunflower electrical Now there is a good example of plant at Holcomb also led to the compromise if there ever was one. If demise of the $10 billion Hyperion you don’t know where you have refinery 25 miles from here. Both of been and you don’t know where you these plants would be totally compli- are going, it doesn’t make any differ- ant with federal and state regula- ence which road you take. The only tions. This combined $14 billion pri- thing that matters is how many peo- vate investment would have pro- ple you can get to go with you. The duced 3,000 new jobs and $32 mil- whole gaggle is lost but it doesn’t lion per year in state revenue. From matter because they feel good about this revenue we could have funded being there together. What if Patrick health care for kids, repaired the Henry, or George Washington, or commodes at Manhattan High, built Abraham Lincoln, or Winston classrooms for the Ogden school, Churchill, or Harry Truman, or Dick Miller given our teachers a meritorious Dwight Eisenhower had compro- fact at least 31, 072 scientists and salary, put more money in the class- mised? engineers in America have signed the rooms and fixed the roof at Seaton Ronald Reagan was called the Global Warming Petition affirming Hall. great communicator; my opponent there is no convincing scientific evi- My opponent claims to be in favor calls himself the great compromiser. dence that human release of any of education but voted against the Is that a virtue? But likely that is the greenhouse gases is causing global Kansas Energy Bill twice, a good bill way it has to be when you are the Pac warming. that was a catalyst to generate rev- Man and you have the Governor, the Conserving the resources of the enue to pay for critical shortages in Sierra Club, the Natural Gas PAC, planet while providing a healthy education. Sadly, the big one, the $10 and others telling you it’s bad for environment is another story. Being billion refinery got away. A friend of Kansas to have a totally compliant an avid conservationist is different mine says, “Wish in one hand and coal-fired power plant to generate from being a radical preservationist. spit in the other and see which one the cheapest electricity while build- In the area where I grew up the fills up faster.” ing a bridge for wind and solar ener- runoff from coal mines polluted the We have spent $1.3 billion gy to be transported to market. Do streams and killed the trout. attempting to lure businesses to the math. The wholesale cost of coal- Conservationists did not try to stop Kansas then turn right around and generated electricity is 1.5 cents per coal mining, but worked to get kick a $14 billion gift horse in the megawatt hour, wind is 5 cents and restoration legislation passed and mouth. I will lead the horse to water natural gas is 10-12 cents. now the streams are thriving again and help put the feedbag on it! I ask HelloOOo! with trout aplenty. We have been for your vote and ask you to consid- Opponents of coal-fired generators careless but we are getting better and er going to my web site, argue that scientists say we are caus- technology now helps us use natural www.millerdistrict67.net, and donat- ing global warming. Not so fast. In resources while protecting the envi- ing $7.77. Thank you.

Dick Miller has filed for the House of Representatives District 67. The Free Press is required to place a disclosure on the column “Thoughts From The Prairie” stating that it is political advertising and that it is being paid for by the Publishers Jon and Linda Brake. The Free Press wants to continue running “Thoughts From The Prairie”, it is a way for Mr. Miller to express views that would never be covered by the local media. Elected officials have a tremen- dous advantageover rival candidates. For two (Representatives) or four (Senators) years Elected Officials are inter- viewed on radio and in newspapers on events that are going on in Topeka. These interviews are reported as news but they help and promote the official for the next election.( “Thoughts From The Prairie” - A column by Dick Miller, candidate for the Kansas House of Representative District 67, is considered Political Advertising, and as such is being paid for by Jon and Linda Brake, Publishers of the Manhattan Free Press.)

Articles of the Constitution mixed up, what on earth does Biden mean when he says that the vice president Ann "has no authority relative to Congress," apart from breaking ties? The Constitution makes him presi- dent of the senate every day of the week. I realize that Biden may not be Coulter able to count to two, but Article I says the vice president is president of Pull The Hair Plug one of the two houses of Congress -- On This Guy the one Biden is in, for crying out loud -- which is what you might call If Sarah Palin had made just one of "authority relative to Congress." the wildly inaccurate statements Somebody please tell me that smugly uttered by Sen. Joe Biden in Biden wasn't picked for the last week's vice presidential debate, Democrat ticket based on his knowl- there would have been 3-inch head- edge of the Constitution. lines in newspapers across America. Ann Coulter In one especially hallucinatory (I can almost hear Katie Couric ask- answer, Biden authoritatively stated: ing me, "Which newspapers?") with Iranian President Mahmoud "With Afghanistan, facts matter, These weren't insignificant errors, Ahmadinejad. Liberals find it hilari- Gwen. ... We spend more money in such as when Biden said, "Look, all ous that McCain can't use a comput- three weeks on combat in Iraq than you have to do is go down Union er keyboard on account of his war we spent on the entirety of the last Street with me in Wilmington or go injuries, but Biden is apparently seven years that we have been in to Katie's restaurant or walk into unaware of the Internet, because Afghanistan building that country." Home Depot with me where I spend there are clips all over the Internet of According to the Congressional a lot of time, and you ask anybody in Obama saying exactly that during the Research Service, since 9/11, we've there whether or not the economic CNN/YouTube debate last year. spent $172 billion in Afghanistan and foreign policy of this administra- Biden might have remembered and $653 billion in Iraq. The most tion has made them better off in the that debate since: (1) He was there, money spent in Iraq came in 2008, last eight years." and (2) he later attacked Obama's when we have been spending less It turns out that Katie's restaurant, answer, telling the National Press than $3 billion a week. So by Biden's where Biden gets his feel for the Club in August 2007: "Would I make calculations, we've spent only about average American, closed 20 years a blanket commitment to meet $9 billion "on the entirety of the last ago. The only evidence that he unconditionally with the leaders of seven years that we have been in spends any time in Home Depot is each of those countries within the Afghanistan building that country." that it appears that a pipe wrench fell first year I was elected president? There isn't even a "9" in $172 billion. on his head one too many times. Absolutely, positively, no." Somebody please tell me that Palin would surely have been And that's still not all! Obama's Biden wasn't picked for the PUBLISHED WEEKLY EVERY forced to withdraw from the ticket own Web site says: "Obama supports Democrat ticket based on his knowl- THURSDAY Manhattan Free Press had she said something like that, but tough, direct presidential diplomacy edge of math. with Iran without preconditions." most of Biden's errors were not tri- In the same answer, Biden went on WINNER OF THE KANSAS GAS SERVICE fling mistakes like these. They were Somebody please tell me that to claim that "John McCain voted lengthy Lyndon LaRouche-like dis- Biden wasn't picked for the against a comprehensive nuclear test EXCELLENCE IN EDITORIAL WRITING AWARD quisitions that were pure fantasy Democrat ticket based on his ability ban treaty that every Republican has from beginning to end. to remember well-known facts. supported." For example, Biden said about Biden also gave a long speech at The last nuclear test ban treaty the Free Press Staff Hezbollah: "When we kicked -- the debate on vice president Dick Senate voted on was the one Clinton Jon A. and Linda L. Brake, Publishers along with France -- we kicked Cheney's "dangerous" belief that signed in the '90s. As The New York Hezbollah out of Lebanon." "he's part of the legislative branch." Times editorialized on the Senate Jon A. Brake, Editor Hezbollah was never kicked out of The great constitutional scholar vote a few years later: "Last week, Linda L. Brake, Advertising Manager Lebanon. Biden cited Article I of the Senate Republicans thundered 'no' to He continued: "I said and Barack Constitution as proof that Cheney the nuclear test ban treaty, handing Ben Brake, Sports Editor said, 'Move NATO forces in there. "works in the executive branch" and the White House its biggest defeat Fill the vacuum, because if you don't, has "no authority relative to the since health care in 1994." Forty- Hezbollah will control it.'" This is Congress." Biden huffily added: "He nine Republicans voted against the Subscriptions: eFreePress subscriptions are Free madness -- Lebanon is not a NATO should understand that. Everyone treaty; only four liberal Republicans “Were it left to me to decide Street Address: country, nor had any NATO country should understand that." voted for it. That's the treaty Biden whether we should have a govern- 103 North 3rd Street been attacked by Lebanon. Palin would have had to deny that says "every Republican has support- ment without newspapers or Mailing Address: Somebody please tell me that Alaska is a state in the union in order ed." newspapers without a government, P.O. Box 1191, Manhattan, Ks 66505 to say something comparably stupid. Biden wasn't picked for the Somebody please tell me that I should not hesitate a moment to E-Mail: Democrat ticket based on his knowl- Article II, not I, describes the Biden wasn't picked for the prefer the latter.” [email protected] or [email protected] edge of foreign policy. executive branch. Someone tell Democrat ticket based on his ability - Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Biden also stoutly denied that Biden, who is supposed to be a to function as vice president. Obama ever said he would sit down lawyer. 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Come visit our Manhattan Call Center: “The Forgotten Who Cannot Stations of the Year are: non-com- Members of the Wisconsin The Sonny Slater Award for out- 5960 Technology Circle Forget,” a series regarding Vietnam standing service to his station and mercial radio – KANU FM, Broadcasters Association, on behalf of the KAB, judged the 655 entries Manhattan, KS 66503 veterans. community, was given to Bill “Ray” Lawrence; small market radio – Call 785-565-7653 or toll-free 1-877-290-2411 The Kansas Association of Rowson, operations manager of KLOE AM, Goodland; medium on content, performance, and techni- Broadcasters (KAB) inducted five KSAL, Salina. Ken Clifford, sales market radio – KSAL AM, Salina; cal production. 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Those are all critical ingre- Another $125 billion will be made avail- luck, the government's quarter-trillion dients to getting financial markets to able this year to other banks _ if they dollar cash infusion in banks will get function more normally and reviving the need it _ for cash infusions. them lending again, but the radical move economy. In return, the government will get won't quickly turn around the tottering The big question: Will it work? ownership stakes in the financial institu- economy. There was a mix of hope and skepti- tions. Banks, meanwhile, will have to The pain will almost certainly drag on cism on that front. Unprecedented steps accept limitations on executives' com- as vanishing jobs, shrinking paychecks recently taken _ including hefty interest pensation. and nest eggs, and slumping home values rate reductions by the Federal Reserve ``Government owning a stake in any continue to force millions of Americans and other major central banks in a coor- private U.S. company is objectionable to to pull back. dinated assault just last week _ have most Americans _ me included,'' Sales at the nation's retailers are failed to break through the credit clog Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said in expected to drop in September even as and the panicky mind-set gripping announcing the initiative. ``Yet the alter- they get a break from record-high energy investors on Wall Street and around the native of leaving businesses and con- prices. Uncertainty about the economy _ globe. sumers without access to financing is and their own financial fortunes _ proba- The Dow Jones industrials declined 77 totally unacceptable.'' bly will force consumers and businesses points on Tuesday after piling up their Whether the $250 billion will be suffi- alike to hunker down further, spelling biggest point gain in history on Monday cient to encourage banks to lend again is more problems for the already troubled on news of Europe's rescue plan and in hard to tell, said Anil Kashyap, professor economy. anticipation of the United States' new of economics and finance at the Anxiety about the economy is the No. measures. University of Chicago's Graduate School 1 concern of voters. With the presidential Initially the U.S. government will pour of Business. 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Area Studens Win Poster Contest Manhattan Three Northeast Kansas Youth the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Win Regional Honors for Put the Shoe Repair Department from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 & ASSOCIATES, INC Brakes on Fatalities Day Poster p.m., and general bike safety infor- Repairing 720 POYNTZ AVENUE Contest mation by KDOT from 10:00 a.m.- •Shoes • Boots • Purses MANHATTAN, KS 66502 Allen Su and Joseph Bennett of •Luggage • Harnesses 1:00 p.m. Manhattan, and Trevor Neis of •Back Packs •Leather Coats Bicycle safety events are sched- (785)539-7576 Eudora are the top three winners for uled to take place in front of the Wal- 216 South 4th, Manhattan, Ks Serving your northeast Kansas in the Put the Mart Store #1802. In the event of VFW Plaza Independent Brakes on Fatalities Day poster con- insurance Insurance rain, the awards presentation and Agent test. Each of these northeast Kansas needs BEST bike safety events will be held inside 776-1193 regional winners will receive a bicy- Wal-Mart Store #1802 at the south cle donated by Wal-Mart Store end. #1802 and a bicycle helmet donated A record number of 1,574 poster by Safe Kids Kansas. The Kansas contest entries were received across Department of Transportation the state with 18 kids receiving (KDOT) and the Kansas Highway regional and statewide recognition. Patrol will present the contest win- The poster contest helps make peo- ners with their prizes at an awards ple of all ages aware of the need to presentation this Saturday, October reduce fatalities on our nation’s high- 18, 1:00 p.m. at Wal-Mart Store ways. Numerous transportation #1802 located at 1501 Southwest organizations across the state spon- Wanamaker Road in Topeka. sor this annual event. In conjunction with the awards For more information on Put the presentation, KDOT is also hosting a Brakes on Fatalities Day, visit Poster by Joseph Bennett Bicycle Safety event that will take www.brakesonfatalities.org. For place at Wal-Mart Store #1802 from questions or additional information 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. on the KDOT bike safety event, Bicycle Safety events include bike please contact Kimberly Qualls, registrations by the City of Topeka Northeast Kansas Public Affairs Fire Department from 11:00 a.m.- Manager, at (785) 640-9340. 1:00 p.m., demos on bike safety by Memorial Dedication The public is invited to attend a Arlington National Cemetery, PHYSICIAN-SUPERVISED WEIGHT LOSS ceremonial groundbreaking for the Arlington, Va., to form the founda- World War II Memorial at Kansas tion for K-State’s World War II State University Saturday, Oct. 25, at Memorial. Orientation 9 a.m. The ceremony will take place “The memorial will be a lasting Tuesday, October 21 at the intersection of Mid-Campus tribute to those who fought for the 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Drive and Vattier Street. principles of freedom, both abroad As part of the groundbreaking, and at home, and will recognize their attendees are asked to bring a small contributions, as well as educate Surgery Seminar Put Your Team amount of soil to honor a K-State future generations about World War Tuesday, October 28 veteran. This soil will be combined II and its global impact,” said K- 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. to Work for You! with soil from national and state vet- State President Jon Wefald. “In my Poster by Allen Su erans’ cemeteries, including opinion, this will be an excellent and very fitting memorial on our campus 1105 Sunset Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas at Kansas State University.” Call 785.587.4275 for reservations The memorial will honor the more Thornburgh than 7,500 K-Staters who served the U.S. in World War II. It will be locat- Pancake Feed Alerts ed north of McCain Auditorium, Boy Scout Troop 74 will host their west of Danforth Chapel, and south Fall Pancake Feed Saturday, Counties of the lawn in front of Anderson November 8th at the First Hall. It is privately funded by World Presbyterian Church located at 8th Topeka, KS – Today, in light of the War II veterans, their families and and Leavenworth. 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WINNER OF THE KANSAS GAS SERVICE 2006 KANSAS PROFESSIONAL 2006 KANSAS PROFESSIONAL WINNER OF THE KANSAS PRESS EXCELLENCE IN EDITORIAL WRITING COMMUNICATORS PHOTO ESSAY AWARD COMMUNICATORS EDITORIAL AWARD ASSOCIATION ADVERTISING AWARD Kansas State Takes 44-30 Win Over Texas A&M By CHRIS DUNCAN on their opening drive for the fourth AP Sports Writer time this season. Freeman threw a COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) 32-yard pass to Brandon Banks _ Kansas State tuned out the criti- before scoring on a 12-yard run just cism from last week's loss and the over three minutes into the game. focus showed against Texas A&M on A&M's first drive stalled at the Saturday. Kansas State 9 and Randy Bullock Josh Freeman completed 21 of 26 kicked a 26-yard field goal. passes and ran for four touchdowns Kansas State again drove to the as the Wildcats snapped its five- Aggies' 12, but Freeman fumbled game losing streak to the Aggies after a hit by linebacker Von Miller. with a 44-30 win at Kyle Field. Kansas State forced a punt by Courtney Herndon returned a Justin Brantly, which was blocked by blocked punt for a touchdown for the linebacker Reggie Walker. Herndon's Wildcats (4-2, 1-1 Big 12), who touchdown made it 13-3. The moved the ball at will in the first half Wildcats have returned four blocked and led 27-10 at the break. punts for touchdowns this season. The Wildcats were coming off a The Wildcats glided down the field 58-28 loss to Texas Tech. The play- again on their next possession. ers faced questions all week from Logan Dold finished the drive with a fans and media about what went 4-yard TD run. Freeman went 6-for- wrong, but once they got to practice 7 and scampered for 12 yards on a each day, the humbling loss was for- fourth-and-1 from the Aggies 28. gotten. A&M receiver Ryan Tannehill ``The guys came out and respond- fumbled near midfield and Kansas ed really well from all the negativity State linebacker Ulla Pomele recov- last week,'' said Freeman. ``We just ered and returned it to the Aggies' 47. kind of locked ourselves in the com- Freeman finished a quick drive plex and drew closer as a unit, coach- with another touchdown run with ing staff and players alike. We real- 4:20 left in the half. At that point, the ized the common goal was we need- Wildcats had 269 total yards and ed to win.'' were averaging 7.7 yards per play. Sophomore quarterback Jerrod ``We had a lot of guys making Johnson tried to rally the Aggies, but plays,'' Freeman said of the first half. the comeback stalled when Kansas ``It ended up working out.'' State's defense stuffed Jorvorskie Mike Goodson, who sat out the Lane twice at the goal line early first quarter, broke a 23-yard run on through the fourth quarter. the Aggies' next play. Howard ``I take full responsibility for not Morrow, who had only one catch this getting a touchdown,'' Lane said. ``I season, made a diving grab on a deep mean, put it on me.'' throw at the Kansas State 7. Freeman led a 16-play, 98-yard On fourth down from the 1, Lane drive the other way and sealed the barreled into the end zone for his win on a short touchdown run with first touchdown of the season. Lane 4:37 left. Freeman said Kansas State set two school records with his 46th coach Ron Prince asked for exactly career touchdown and his 45th rush- that after the defense stopped the ing. He had been tied with Darren 270-pound Lane. Lewis for first on both lists. ``He said this was a game-defining ``Don't really matter to me,'' Lane K-State’s Josh Freeman hits Wide Receiver Aubrey Quarles. Photo by Jon A. Brake drive,'' Freeman said. ``He said we said of the records. ``I'm still a little need 16 plays to take eight minutes down about the loss. I mean, I did it. off the clock to end this thing. We It's done.'' Kansas State Head Coach Ron were able to do it.'' Brooks Rossman kicked a 49-yard Prince Quotes Johnson, starting again for the field goal for Kansas State in the injured Stephen McGee, completed third quarter. Johnson took the On the game... 29 of 41 passes for a school-record Aggies on a 12-play drive over the "It’s outstanding to go on the road 419 yards. He also ran for a score next five minutes and finished it with and win a game in the Big 12. I want and finished with 487 total yards, a 5-yard touchdown run. Bullock to congratulate our team. Our coach- also a school record. missed the extra-point attempt. es and team were very focused. The Aggies (2-4) gave up 451 The Aggies drove to the Kansas Overall, I am very pleased. yards and dropped to 0-2 in the Big State 2 early in the fourth quarter, but Texas A&M is a very good team 12 for the first time. Next week Lane was gang-tackled on third and and very well-coached. It’s my first A&M hosts Texas Tech, which came fourth down. trip to Kyle Field and it’s a great into Saturday averaging 48 points After Kansas State's 98-yard drive, environment. My hat’s off to the and 583 yards per game. Johnson threw a 23-yard touchdown fans. I had a chance to meet ``Obviously, we kind of took a step pass to Goodson. The Wildcats President (George H.W.) Bush backwards,'' said A&M defensive recovered the ensuing onside kick before the game. That was an out- coordinator Joe Kines. ``We're going near midfield and Freeman scored standing treat for me. to grab the tape and go right back to again with 1:14 left. We really needed today’s win and work. The only thing that's keeping Johnson threw a 55-yard touch- we got it. We worked very hard on us from not getting better as a team is down pass to Tannehill in the final the blocked punt. I don’t know of a we don't practice again 'til Tuesday.'' minute. better punter than (Justin) Brantly. It The Wildcats found the end zone wasn’t a perfect game but I’m very pleased with the effort. (Josh) Freeman had more carries than we planned and I’m very pleased with the offensive line. We thought his running game would be a huge fac- tor. We had a young running back in the game and we didn’t want to put the whole load on him. This is a very big win for our kids and our pro- gram. It’s been since 1996 since we got a win here." On next week's game with Colorado... "To go on the road two weeks in a row is a huge challenge. This is a big confidence builder."

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The Grandview, Mo., native was 21-of-26 through the air with no interceptions for a rating of 156.37, while his four rushing touchdowns were the second-most in school his- tory for a single game and moved him atop the Big 12 rankings in num- ber of rushing touchdowns this sea- son with 12. Freeman has already become Kansas State’s all-time leader in pass completions (567) and yardage (6,642) and needs just two more touchdown passes and 57 pass attempts to become the school’s all- time leader in those categories as well. The weekly award is comprised one-third of an online fan vote with one vote each also going to college football editor Erick Smith and Gannett columnist Mike Lopresti. Freeman ran away with the honor after receiving 60-percent of the online fan vote and getting the nod from Smith. Kansas State quarterback Josh Freeman was named the USA Today College Football Player of the Week . Kansas Runs Over Colorado By DOUG TUCKER is room for improvement.'' Sharp's 1-yard TD run. AP Sports Writer It was the 10th straight road loss to On Colorado's next possession, LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) _ After a ranked opponent for Colorado (3-3, Jake Laptad chased Hawkins 16 deciding that Jake Sharp didn't fit the 0-2), which trailed only 9-7 at half- yards backward and tackled him in offense, Kansas fit the offense to time even though Kansas had a safe- the end zone for a safety and a 9-7 him. ty and two interceptions. lead. As a result, the No. 16 Jayhawks ``It's a tough game,'' said Colorado ``He just lost concentration and may have solved a festering problem quarterback Cody Hawkins, who ran did something he shouldn't have in the running game just in time for for a TD and passed for another. done,'' said Colorado coach Dan Big 12 action. Smaller and quicker ``We had a couple of opportunities Hawkins. than Jon Cornish and Brandon early, but we didn't capitalize. When Overcoming an illegal block McAnderson, the featured runners in you play in the Big 12, you're going penalty that gave Kansas first-and- 2006 and '07, Sharp scored three to play great teams every week.'' goal from the 21, Reesing hit three touchdowns Saturday in a 30-14 vic- Late in the first quarter, a 27-yard straight passes, capped by a 5-yard tory over Colorado. punt gave the Buffaloes the ball on scoring toss to Dezmon Briscoe. The week before, he played a key the Kansas 28. Hawkins, after con- Josh Smith returned the ensuing role in a big comeback victory over necting with Cody Crawford for 16 kickoff 59 yards and caught a 38- Iowa State. yards on third-and-nine, found yard pass on third-and-eight from the ``He's a different type of running Crawford again with an 11-touch- 39 and Hawkins scored to make it back than we've had in the last two down pass for a 7-0 lead. The 16-14. years here,'' said coach Mark Jayhawks hadn't trailed at home Reesing found Briscoe for 17 Mangino. ``He doesn't run with the since last Nov. 3, a span of five yards and Meier for 17 a few minutes same style as the kids before him games. later and Sharp scored on an 8-yard who rushed for over 1,000 yards. Hawkins was 8-for-22 with for 90 run. Fields' 36-yard punt return gave On a career-high 31 carries, Sharp yards, with two interceptions. He the Jayhawks a short field and Sharp ran for 118 yards while Todd was replaced by Matt Ballenger late scored the final TD from 7 yards out. Reesing threw for 256 yards and in the game. ``You've got to adjust to what your another score. Kerry Meier, the back- After Kansas' Jacob Branstetter players can do,'' Mangino said. ``We up quarterback who's turned into one missed a 39-yard field goal attempt, made a decision during the off week of the nation's top receivers, caught Sharp and the Jayhawks finally got that you can't put a square peg in a nine passes for 94 yards for the moving midway into the second round hole. We understand what Jayhawks (5-1, 2-0 Big 12) quarter. Sharp ripped off gains of 21 Jake's strong suits are and we're try- The adjustments have ``absolute- and 10 yards and Reesing hit Dexton ing to play to them. And so far, it's ly'' been a boost to the running game, Fields for 27 yards, setting up been successful.'' said the 190-pound Sharp. ``That's the name of the game. You run plays that you're good at,'' he said. ``Offensive coordinator Ed Warriner) has done an excellent job with that. He always has.'' The Jayhawks used their off week to adjust blocking schemes and install new plays. ``Jake, I think he's starting to prove himself,'' said Meier. ``He might not be the be the biggest guy, but he sure packs a punch. He's a fighter. I can't say enough about him.'' The Jayhawks led only 16-14 after Cody Hawkins' 1-yard touchdown run at the end of the third period. But Reesing quickly engineered two scoring drives to salt away Kansas' 20th win in 23 games and their 13th in a row at home. Sharp scored on runs of 1, 8 and 7 yards and Reesing was 27-for-34 without an interception. ``The more carries I get, the more confidence I get,'' said Sharp. ``There b4 Volleyball 2008 Season Record - 16-3 Big 12 Big 12 All Nebraska 8-0 17-0 Texas 6-1 16-3 Date Opponent Location Time (CST) Results Media Kansas State 6-2 16-3 Fri, Aug 29 Tennessee State at West Lafayette, Ind. 3:30 p.m. 3 - 0 Baylor 4-3 12-5 Sat, Aug 30 Duke at West Lafayette, Ind. 11 a.m. 3 - 0 Texas A&M 4-3 9-8 Sat, Aug 30 Purdue at West Lafayette, Ind. 6:30 p.m. 1 - 3 Iowa State 3-4 11-7 University of Portland Tournament Colorado 3-4 9-7 Thu, Sep 04 UC Irvine at Portland, Ore. 7 p.m. 3 - 1 Oklahoma 3-6 7-10 Fri, Sep 05 Arizona State at Portland, Ore. 2 p.m. 3 - 0 Kansas 2-5 8-8 Fri, Sep 05 Portland at Portland, Ore. 9:30 p.m. 3 - 0 Missouri 2-5 8-9 Sat, Sep 06 South Florida at Portland, Ore. 2 p.m. 3 - 1 Texas Tech 0-8 5-14 Mon, Sep 08 Cal State Bakersfield Manhattan, Kan. 7 p.m. 3 - 1 Kansas State Tournament Fri, Sep 12 Northern Iowa Manhattan, Kan. 7 p.m. 3 - 0 Big 12 Conference Schedule Fri, Oct 17 Sat, Sep 13 Cornell Manhattan, Kan. 12 p.m. 3 - 1 Texas Missouri Austin 6:30 p.m. Texas A&M Baylor College Station 6:30 p.m. Sat, Sep 13 Liberty Manhattan, Kan. 7 p.m. 3 - 1 Kansas State Texas Tech Manhattan 7:00 p.m. Wed, Sep 17 Nebraska * Manhattan, Kan. 7 p.m. 1 - 3 Sat, Oct 18 Kansas Oklahoma Lawrence 7:00 p.m. Sat, Sep 20 Colorado * Manhattan, Kan. 7 p.m. 3 - 0 Colorado Iowa State Boulder TBA Wed, Sep 24 Texas A&M * at College Station, Texas 6:30 p.m. 3 - 0 Wed, Oct 22 Iowa State Kansas State Ames 6:30 p.m. Sat, Sep 27 Baylor * Manhattan, Kan. TBA 3 - 1 Missouri Colorado Columbia 6:30 p.m. Texas Tech Texas Lubbock 7:00 p.m. Wed, Oct 01 Kansas * at Lawrence, Kan. 7 p.m. 3 - 2 Baylor Kansas Waco 7:00 p.m. Nebraska Texas A&M Lincoln 7:00 p.m. Sat, Oct 04 Texas * at Austin, Texas 6:30 p.m. 0 - 3 Fri, Oct 24 Wed, Oct 08 Missouri * Manhattan, Kan. 7 p.m. 3 - 1 Texas Brigham Young Austin 6:30 p.m. Sat, Oct 11 Oklahoma * at Norman, Okla. 7 p.m. 3 - 2 Sat, Oct 25 Texas A&M Kansas College Station 6:30 p.m. Sat, Oct 18 Texas Tech * Manhattan, Kan. 7 p.m. Iowa State Missouri Ames, Iowa 6:30 p.m. Oklahoma Nebraska Norman 7:00 p.m. Wed, Oct 22 Iowa State * at Ames, Iowa 6:30 p.m. Baylor Kansas State Waco 7:00 p.m. Texas Tech Colorado Lubbock 7:00 p.m. Sat, Oct 25 Baylor * at Waco, Texas 7 p.m. Wed, Oct 29 Wed, Oct 29 Texas A&M * Manhattan, Kan. 7 p.m. Iowa State Baylor Ames 6:30 p.m. Texas Oklahoma Austin 6:30 p.m. Sat, Nov 01 Kansas * Manhattan, Kan. 7 p.m. Colorado Nebraska Boulder 7:30 p.m. Kansas Missouri Lawrence 7:00 p.m. Wed, Nov 05 Oklahoma * Manhattan, Kan. 7 p.m. Kansas State Texas A&M Manhattan 7:00 p.m. Sat, Nov 08 Nebraska * at Lincoln, Neb. 7 p.m. Sat, Nov 01 Texas Texas A&M Austin, Texas 6:30 p.m. Wed, Nov 12 Colorado * at Boulder, Colo. 6:30 p.m. Missouri Texas Tech Columbia, Mo. 6:30 p.m. Nebraska Iowa State Lincoln, Neb. 7:00 p.m. Sat, Nov 15 Texas * Manhattan, Kan. TBA Kansas State Kansas Manhattan, Kan. 7:00 p.m. Wed, Nov 19 Missouri * at Columbia, Mo. 6:30 p.m. Sun, Nov 02 Oklahoma Baylor Norman, Okla. 2:00 p.m. Wed, Nov 26 Iowa State * Manhattan, Kan. 7 p.m. Wed, Nov 05 Sat, Nov 29 Texas Tech * at Lubbock, Texas 7 p.m. Texas A&M Nebraska College Station, Texas 6:30 p.m. Baylor Texas Waco, Texas 7:00 p.m. * Conference Games Kansas Colorado Lawrence, Kan. 7:00 p.m. Texas Tech Iowa Lubbock, Texas 7:00 p.m. Kansas State Oklahoma Lawrence, Kan. 7:00 p.m. * Sat, Nov 08 Iowa State Texas Ames, Iowa 6:30 p.m.

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Colorado, after opening the season K-State, after stuffing the Aggies on with three straight wins, will look to snap third and fourth down from the 1-yard a three-game skid when K-State visits line, then drove 98 yards to put the game Boulder on Saturday. The Buffaloes are away. The Wildcats rushed for 90 yards also looking for their first conference win in the fourth quarter alone and possessed and their first win over the Wildcats since the ball for 10:11 in the final quarter the 2005. Last week, Colorado dropped a 30- seal the win. 14 contest to Kansas in Lawrence as the Freeman, who is just one TD pass shy Jayhawks limited the Buffaloes to just of tying the school career record, is com- 233 total yards. ing off a very efficient game in which he On offense, Colorado is led by quar- completed 21-of-26 passes for 234 yards terback Cody Hawkins and a pair of and has also thrown at least one touch- freshmen running backs in Rodney down in 16 of his last 17 games. Stewart and Darrell Scott. Hawkins has Freeman, who ranks 10th nationally this thrown for 11 scores and ran for three week in passing efficiency, has also been more, while Stewart and Scott have com- a force running the ball as the junior has bined for 609 rushing yards. 12 rushing TD’s, including four last week Defensively, the Buffs are led by Jeff at Texas A&M, and has accounted for at Smart’s 57 total tackles, while the unit least three touchdowns in every game has also collected seven interceptions in this season and 24 total on the season. six games, led by Cha’pelle Brown’s Freeman needs just six more rushing two. touchdowns to pass Jonathan Beasley for ON THE ROAD AGAIN the most rushing scores by a quarterback Since the inception of the Big 12, few in a single season. teams have played as well on the road in On defense, the Wildcats got a solid conference games as Kansas State. In performance from Joshua Moore at fact, only three schools (Texas, Texas A&M as he collected a team-high Oklahoma and Nebraska) have won more nine tackles, including consecutive stops Big 12 road games than the Wildcats (not on a goal line stand, and one pass including neutral site games). breakup. K-State also collected 8.0 tack- In all, K-State has won 53-percent of les for loss and 4.0 sacks against the its games in enemy stadiums, going 26- Aggies. 23 during the first 12-plus years of the K-State has continued its national league. In those 12 seasons, Kansas State dominance on special teams as the Cats has won at least one Big 12 road game 11 have collected a nation- leading 22 non- times and has produced three or more offensive touchdowns since 2006, and a road wins six times - 1996, 1997, 1998, total of 66 since 1999, a number that is 1999, 2000 and 2002. K-State is also one This is the blocked punt that turned the game around. Chris Carney (30) takes the blocker out and Reggie Walker (Not in photo) gets the block. Photo by Jon Brake second nationally and just two behind of a select few teams in the league that Virginia Tech’s 68. This season, the have laid claim to a victory in every Big After recording its first win at Texas K-State, after stuffing the Aggies on HOOK UP IN FSN REGIONALLY game at Colorado. K-State, which will Wildcats have blocked a nation-leading 12 stadium. Also, the Wildcats will be A&M since 1996, Kansas State will look third and fourth down from the 1-yard TELEVISED NORTH BATTLE look for consecutive road conference six total kicks, four punts and two extra looking for consecutive Big 12 road wins to make it two Big 12 road wins in a row line, then drove 98 yards to put the game After recording its first win at Texas wins for the first time since 2003, used a points, and lead the nation with five for the first time since defeating Iowa this weekend when it visits Colorado for away. The Wildcats rushed for 90 yards A&M since 1996, Kansas State will look balanced offense and got big plays from scores on punt returns. In fact, the Big 12 State (45-0) and Nebraska (38-9) during a Big 12 North showdown. in the fourth quarter alone and possessed to make it two Big 12 road wins in a row its defensive and special teams units Conference has seen 10 total scores on the 2003 campaign. The matchup, which will be televised the ball for 10:11 in the final quarter the this weekend when it visits Colorado for by Fox Sports Midwest, Southwest and seal the win. a Big 12 North showdown. Rocky Mountain, is set to kick off from Freeman, who is just one TD pass shy The matchup, which will be televised Folsom Field at 6 p.m. CT. Drew of tying the school career record, is com- by Fox Sports Midwest, Southwest and Goodman, Joel Klatt and Alanna Rizzo ing off a very efficient game in which he Rocky Mountain, is set to kick off from will have the call on Fox Sports Net. completed 21-of-26 passes for 234 yards Folsom Field at 6 p.m. CT. Drew Coming off a 44-30 win at Texas and has also thrown at least one touch- Goodman, Joel Klatt and Alanna Rizzo A&M, the Wildcats will look to carry down in 16 of his last 17 games. will have the call on Fox Sports Net. that momentum into this weekend’s Freeman, who ranks 10th nationally this The game will also air live across the game at Colorado. K-State, which will week in passing efficiency, has also been Kansas State Sports Network, online at 12 Months look for consecutive road conference a force running the ball as the junior has k-statesports.com and on SIRIUS satel- wins for the first time since 2003, used a 12 rushing TD’s, including four last week lite radio (channel 130). Wyatt Thur Fri Sat balanced offense and got big plays from at Texas A&M, and has accounted for at Thompson will call the action with Stan Sun Mon Tues Wed its defensive and special teams units least three touchdowns in every game Weber serving as the color analyst and NO when it counted in last week’s win at this season and 24 total on the season. Matt Walters providing updates from the Texas A&M. The Wildcats racked up 215 Freeman needs just six more rushing Wildcat sideline. yards on the ground and 234 from the touchdowns to pass Jonathan Beasley for A QUICK LOOK AT THE WILD- INTEREST right arm of Josh Freeman, while a most rushing scores by a quarterback in a CATS blocked punt for a touchdown and a single season. Coming off a 44-30 win at Texas with approved credit fourth quarter goal line stand from the A&M, the Wildcats will look to carry 2525 YYEAREAR defense were pivotal plays in the contest. WILDCATS AND BUFFALOES that momentum into this weekend’s AANNIVERSARYNNIVERSARY

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