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Vol. 20 Number 27 An Award Winning Weekly Newspaper Thursday, December 15, 2011 James Butler: School Finance Manhattan’s Amazing Senior Oct. 18 was a remark- Reform Plan He retired from the Army able day in the life of a in 1976 after serving for 32 remarkable man. Not only years. was James Butler honored James returned to KSU Announced as one of only 50 “amazing and graduated with a seniors” in the U.S., he degree in social theology. Topeka – Kansas Governor each district has a stable fund- enjoyed a private White He went to work for the Sam Brownback announced ing amount year after year, today his administration’s pro- and House tour and the oppor- Kansas Commission on tunity to visit the memori- posal to reform the state’s K- • Allowing for unlimited Human Rights in the 12 education funding formula. local control of property taxes als to the wars in which he Manhattan and Topeka The governor said the propos- for educational purposes. fought. area. As a member of the al was crafted after months of Accompanied to Manhattan Human Rights discussions with hundreds of Other components of the Washington by Jan Ioerger, and Services Board and Kansans who are interested in governor’s proposed consist of director of nursing at Via Chairman of the Kansas improving education. Base Line Amount that will Christi Village, Amy Commission on Civil determine how much funding Boller, CEO of Via Christi Rights, he advocated for “Our current K-12 funding each school district will Village, and his son, Mr. desegregation in places like formula is broken,” Governor receive and from what source Brownback said. “In the they get the funding as well as Butler was met at the air- the Wareham Opera House. port by his granddaughter, Roadmap for Kansas, I vowed a 106% cap on the amount of He was also NAACP presi- to introduce a new school equalization fund payment. Jacqui Butler. dent for the Manhattan finance formula that increases In addition to attending Chapter. local control, transparency, Under the proposal, the new the reception at the After retiring from the breaks the cycle of litigation, finance formula would take Washington Conference Human Rights and Services and focuses more resources on effect in FY2014. Assuming Center and receiving a board, he worked as a cus- the classroom. Our proposal the current base state aid of lapel pin from LeadingAge, todian in a church in addi- is a modern formula that will $3,780 is held in FY2012 and he toured the Vietnam tion to his lay speaking. provide districts the flexibility FY2013 and property values Memorial, World War II James enjoyed writing reli- that is necessary to meet hold stable, the proposed for- today’s challenges, prepare mula would cost the State Memorial, gious sermons and was a Korean Memorial, and the tomorrow’s opportunities, and General Fund an additional lay preacher. He became a excel in education.” $45.1 million in FY2014. No Martin Luther King member of the Bethel AME district would receive less Memorial. The MLK in 1948 and enjoyed The proposed plan is money under the proposal, memorial had just opened singing in the choir as a designed to provide stable, and approximately half would on the 16th of October, so tenor. He also married in predictable, and fair funding receive additional amounts. they were fortunate to be 1948. He has one son, to all of Kansas’ 286 school able to see it on this trip. James Butler Marvin. districts. This is achieved Governor Brownback called James Butler has trav- James stated he always through: education the most important eled many roads during his function of state government. ing the Alcan Highway. He In 1948 he decided to re- had something to do and life, both those he helped • Providing the statutory returned to the United States enlist in the Army because he kept moving. He says by build and those which $4,492 base state aid per “Education is to the state in 1943 for more training, felt it was a better opportuni- being busy, he has lived a pupil, government what defense is to opened doors for him. then went to help build the ty. He was a warrant officer. long life. James continues • Offsetting local proper- the federal government: its Born in Kansas City, Burma Road which went as James served in WWII, the to attend many activities ty tax inequity through the primary function and the Kan., he started college far as Kunming, China, a Korean War and the Vietnam with his church and goes Property Tax Equalization lion’s share of its budget,” classes at KU but was Governor Brownback said. transfer point for military War. He was also stationed in out with his friends often. Fund that pays out in increas- unable to continue because ingly greater amounts to dis- “It’s time for the state to fix trucks and equipment. He New Jersey, Kentucky, Ft. He enjoys lots of visitors of the Depression. He tricts with low property tax its broken funding formula.” was discharged from the Riley and overseas in from the community who joined the Army in 1942. valuation per pupil, Brownback’s Policy Army in 1945. Germany, France, Italy, Spain drop by to see him at Via He was stationed on the Director Landon Fulmer pre- James took advantage of and India. In 1965, James Christi Village on a regular Aleutian Islands off the • Further equalizing district sented the proposal to the the GI Bill and attended K- was the representative for the basis. coast of Alaska, working budgets through Supplemental Kansas Board of Education State. United States in the Congo. Equalization to ensure that this morning. with Army engineers build- Kansas Legislators Seek Meeting With Boeing By Gene Meyer impact on Boeing's operations, hold the Chicago-based aero- learn "what factors are being with Brownback or the legis- a 2 percent pay increase and Kansas Reporter on other Kansas employers space giant to pledges it pur- considered in the company's lators. The company plans to other incentives. TOPEKA — Republican and on the economic future of portedly made in April to base evaluation of its Wichita oper- say nothing more about its In return, Boeing members Senate leaders say they want our state," said state Senate a significant amount of work ations and what policies could future in Wichita until after its of the International to meet with Boeing Co. to President Steve Morris, R- on a $35-billion U.S. Air be considered by the review is done, he said. Association of Machinists and hear what lawmakers can do Hugoton. Force tanker jet contract in Legislature during the 2012 Former U.S. Rep. Todd Aerospace Workers union to keep 2,100 aircraft manu- However, the recent col- Wichita. Legislative Session to improve Tiahrt, R-4th District, who agreed to drop a complaint facturing jobs in Wichita. lapse of congressional super- Brownback said he intended the overall business climate in was a Boeing executive before filed with the National Labor Boeing, one of the nation's committee efforts to cut $1.2 to meet with Boeing execu- Kansas for Boeing and other serving in Congress and is a Relations Board over the com- largest aerospace companies, trillion in federal spending tives to resolve the situation, businesses," Morris wrote in a consultant to the company pany's previous relocation of announced a little more than triggered the prospect of but Sherriene Jones-Sontag, letter to Steve Wade, Boeing's now, said that he thought the jobs to a non-union plant in three weeks ago that it was potentially $500 billion in his press secretary, said Friday Wichita site leader. likelihood of Boeing staying South Carolina. studying whether to close the automatic defense spending that she could not confirm The legislators have not in Wichita have been improv- In addition, the company facility because of what it cuts in areas that haven't yet whether that meeting had been received a reply to the meet- ing since the study was first appears to be rearranging sup- called "defense budget pres- been determined. scheduled. ing request, said Patti announced. ply lines and other work sures." Gov. Sam Brownback and Now, Morris and 10 other VanSlyke, Morris' communi- Boeing workers in among its manufacturing "We believe it is mutually members of the state congres- state Senate Republicans also cations director. Washington state and Kansas plants to direct more resources beneficial to sit down and sional delegation, voiced want a meeting with Boeing Boeing spokesman Jarrod on Wednesday overwhelming- toward the expected tanker work together on solutions alarm at the company's executives. Bartlett declined to comment ly approved a new four-year projects in Wichita, Tiahrt that would have a positive announcement and vowed to The legislators want to on any meeting arrangements labor agreement that provides said. “Cats” Help Preserve Historic Schoolhouse By Gloria Freeland It also publicly recognizes Stanberry - inspired by Local schoolchildren will the historic status of the build- Harris’s “cat” - made her own now have a chance to experi- ing, she said. design and used a wood-burn- ence what it was Various repairs and ing set to draw the details. like to be a student in rural improvements were made to Each cat is unique, and some Kansas a century ago. Rocky the property beginning shortly include holiday designs such Ford School, a one-room after it was built. An outhouse as strings of Christmas lights limestone schoolhouse located was constructed in 1904, a or Santa hats. on the corner of Tuttle Creek well was excavated in 1909, a The ornaments are $10 each Boulevard and Barnes Road merry-go-round was installed and are available at the Riley near Manhattan, Kan., was in 1929, and a second well County Historical Museum, placed on the was dug in 1933. Although the 2309 Claflin, and Vista Drive- Register of Historic Kansas building was nearly destroyed In. Places in November. by a fire in 1927, builder Fred The vision of Pals of Rocky Arlene Hopkins, who Hulse was able to use the Ford School is “to have the served as the 2009 president original limestone in its recon- school available for today’s of the Riley County Historical struction. schoolchildren to experience a Society board, has been inter- Even though the building day in the footsteps of their ested in the property for a and grounds are now a histori- ancestors.” long time. cal site, historical society The organization also “My folks taught in one- members are planning addi- would like anyone who room schools (in Washington tional improvements to the attended or taught in a one- County) and I remember them interior of the school. They room school to send their telling stories about teaching formed a group, Pals of Rocky school memories to the Riley all eight grades,” Hopkins Ford School, to help raise County Historical Society, said. “I wondered how they funds. 2309 Claflin, Manhattan, Kan. handled students in that many Rocky Ford School They are currently selling 66502. Donations for the inte- levels.” Christmas ornaments. The rior of the school may be sent Hopkins said she always at the back of the building. torical purposes. tory. I’d like to see more wooden ornaments were to the RCHS at the same believed it was a shame to The historical society replaced Hopkins said she found it teachers do that so more stu- inspired by a hand-drawn, address. have Rocky Ford School sit the roof in early November interesting that a couple of dents understand what school illustrated map of Kansas vacant without anyone seem- 2009. local teachers had taken their was like back then.” State University (then Kansas (Gloria Freeland is a board ing to care about it. Although the school was students to the school for a Listing on the state or State Agricultural College), member of the Riley County “I thought we needed to pay built in 1903, it eventually day to teach them what it was national register is also a good drawn in 1928 by Vida Harris, Historical Society and an attention to it or it would go became part of the Manhattan like to be a student in the late way to preserve that history, an associate professor of art. assistant professor in the A. Q. downhill,” she said. school district when smaller 1800s or early 1900s. and it can make properties “The map was very detailed Miller School of Journalism Over the years, the school’s districts consolidated. “They would dress up in qualify for certain state or with university buildings and and Mass Communications. roof had been heavily dam- In 1987, U.S.D. #383 gave period costumes, take their national financial incentives, street names, and along the She also writes a weekly col- aged by hail and wind, and the school to the historical lunch buckets and play games according to Cheryl Collins, perimeters, she drew bobcats umn, “Kansas Snapshots,” baby vultures had even taken society with the understanding from that time,” Hopkins said. director of the Riley County or wild cats,” Hopkins said. www.kansassnapshots.com) up residence in the coal shed that it would be used for his- “It’s a good way to teach his- Museum. Hopkins’ daughter, Terezie ObituariesObituaries MANHATTAN FREE PRESS - Thursday, December 15, 2011 22AA James J. Coleman James J. Coleman, age 64, Southern Illinois University in language arts teacher for USD happy, however, when sharing Loretta Coleman of Buffalo, Funeral Chapel. of Manhattan, died December Carbondale, IL. 383 in Manhattan, KS from stories, debating, and telling NY; three grandchildren: Ella The family of Mr. Coleman 9, 2011 at the Good Shepherd Mr. Coleman was a passion- 1977 to 2002 and was honored jokes with friends and family. and Miles Rosenkranz, and will receive friends from 7:00 Hospice House in Manhattan, ate teacher who cared deeply to receive the Bob Srack He also coached track, flag Declan Coleman; and six sib- until 8:30 P.M. Wednesday, KS. He was born May 30, about creativity and self Excellence in Teaching Award football, and intramural foot- lings: Christine Farris of December 21st, at the 1947, in Lackawanna, New expression. He believed in 1991. He also taught a col- ball. Bridgewater, MA, Mary Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen York, the son of James A. and strongly that students who are lege English honorarium, “The Jim married Peggy J. Coleman of Buffalo, NY, Funeral Home. Loretta Grace (Kimmitt) shown respect and challenged Handicapped in Literature” at Williams on May 25, 1968, in Thomas Coleman of Buffalo, Online condolences may be Coleman, and had lived in to excel can transform them- Kansas State University in Morganville, NY. Mr. Daniel Coleman of left for the family through the Cheektowaga, NY, Vandalia, selves and those around them. Manhattan, KS. Mr. Coleman Coleman is survived by his Fredrickton, New Brunswick, funeral home website at IL, Clermont, FL, He began his teaching career retired in 2002, but continued wife, Peggy Coleman. Canada, David Coleman of www.ymlfuneralhome.com. Alamogordo, NM, and as an English composition and teaching as an adjunct faculty Additional survivors include Buffalo, and Ruth Coleman of In lieu of flowers, memorial Manhattan, KS. Mr. Coleman literature teaching assistant at member at Lake Sumter three children: Jason Coleman Buffalo. contributions may be made to graduated from St. Mary’s Southern Illinois University Community College in of Manhattan, KS, Sara He was preceded in death the Association for High School, earned his and was then a 9th grade Clermont, FL. Rosenkranz and her husband, by his father, James J. Frontotemporal Degeneration. Bachelor of Arts in English English teacher at Vandalia Jim enjoyed playing the gui- Richard, of Manhattan, KS, Coleman, Sr., and two brothers Contributions may be left in from St. John Fisher College Community Schools in tar, writing poetry, bicycling, and Benjamin Coleman and Joseph and Paul Coleman. care of the Yorgensen-Meloan- in Rochester, NY, and his Vandalia, IL from 1972 to bird-watching, hiking, and his wife, Sheena, of Prairie Funeral services will be held Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Master of Arts in English from 1977. He was an 8th grade astronomy. He was most Village, KS; his mother, at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, December 22nd, at the KS 66502. Harold Herbic Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Harold Herbic, known as where he worked in the Men’s Brooklyn, New York, four Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Hal, died December 11, 2011 Suits Department of Dillards. brothers: Vernon, Larry and Funeral Chapel with Reverend Carpet Cleaning Special at the Mercy Regional Health Hal later worked for Don Herbic all of Alma, Ben Duerfeldt officiating. Center in Manhattan. He was McCullough Development Kansas and Ken Herbic of On-line condolences may be 75 years of age. Co., retiring at the age of 70. Beloit, Kansas, and one sister: left for the family through the 3 Bedrooms and He was born in Alma, He was a helpful friend to Lila Oliver of Albuquerque, funeral home website located Kansas, the son of Martin and all who knew him. He was an New Mexico. at www.ymlfuneralhome.com Living Room Ida Herbic and graduated from excellent pool player and He is also survived by his In lieu of flowers a memori- $99.00 Alma High School. enjoyed traveling and taking longtime companion: Gloria al has been established for the During the Korean Conflict vacations. Newingham and her daughter: American Lung Association. Blue Ribbon Carpet Cleaning he served with the U.S. Army. Hal was preceded in death Michele Berroth and children, Contributions may be left in Hal worked for Shield of by his parents, brothers: Morgan and Jayten and her care of the Yorgensen-Meloan- For Appointment Call 785-320-7295 Shelter Insurance in Melvin and Edward, and his son: Mark Newingham. Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Muskogee, Oklahoma. Later sister Eleanor. Memorial services will be Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Please present coupon at time of service. Offer expires 1-1-2012 Veteran owned and operated he moved to Dallas, Texas, Survivors include one held 11:00 a.m. Friday, Kansas 66502. then to Manhattan, Kansas, daughter: Natalie Herbic of December 16, 2011, at the Martin Travers SGM (retired) Marty Travers, 62, Manhattan, passed Church in Manhattan. 2011. Marty was a member of the V.F.W. away on Thursday, December 8th, at Marty served 22 years and retired as a Post No. 58 and the Audie Murphy Club. Mercy Regional Health Center. Sergeant Major from Fort Riley as a CID In addition to his wife, Jeannie, Marty He was born July 5, 1949 in Glasgow, Agent in 1996. He received numerous is survived by a daughter, Susan Travers Scotland, the son of the late Agnes awards, including The Army Lapel of Massachusetts; two sons Martin (Shannon) and Martin Travers. When he Button; The Meritorious Service Medal; Travers (Jill) and Alexander Travers, both was 10 years old, he came to America and The Army Commendation Medal; The of Massachusetts; two step daughters, proudly became a United States citizen in Army Achievement Medal; The Rachel Braddy, of Manhattan and 1970. Meritorious Unit Commendation; The Gretchen Braddy-Wear (Adam), of He received his Bachelor of Science in Army Good Conduct Medal; The National Cheney, Washington; a grandson, Zachary Criminal Justice from the University of Defense Service Medal; The Southwest Travers; a granddaughter Colleen Travers; Maryland and his Master of Science in Asia Service Medal w/3 Bronze Service two sisters, Nancy Roman of Adult Occupational and Continuing Stars; The Development Ribbon; The Massachusetts and Sheila Putsey of Education from Kansas State University. Army Service Ribbon; The Overseas Ontario, Canada. He married Jeannie (Tillman) Travers Service Ribbon; The Kuwait Liberation Memorial contributions may be made to on January 3, 1997, in Manhattan. She Ribbon; The Kuwait Liberation Medal. the Wounded Warrior Project Fund and survives. He was previously married to After his retirement, he worked as the left in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Wess Collier. They were later divorced. Alcohol and Drug Control Officer for the Home. To leave a message for the family (She is the mother of the children.) 89th Army Reserve in Wichita, Ft. visit our website at He attended St. Thomas More Catholic Jackson and Ft. Leavenworth, retiring in www.irvinparkview.com. Fall, Football and Elizabeth “Betty” Henderson Elizabeth “Betty” C. Henderson. She spent most was a loving and caring wife, Burns (Jesse) and seven great FURNACES Henderson, age 93, of of her life as a housewife; and mother, grandmother, neighbor grandchildren. Manhattan, Kansas, formerly worked at the First Christian and friend. In addition to her parents Be sure your furnace is ready! of Atchison, Kansas, died Church of Atchison as the sec- In 2008, she and her hus- and one son she was preceded December 9, 2011, at the Via retary after her children were band moved to Manhattan. in death by her siblings: Edith Fall Furnace Service Special Christi Village in Manhattan. grown. William and Betty had four Mickelson, Ruth Lockhart, Mrs. Henderson was born Mrs. Henderson was very children: John W. Henderson Herbert Ross and Ralph Ross. Includes: on October 20, 1918, in rural active in her church serving on (deceased), Roger L. On-line condolences may be • 1” Poly Filter • 20pt. inspection of unit Atchison County, Kansas, the many committees, teaching Henderson, Atchison, KS; left for the family through the • Labor - up to 1 hour (includes driving time locally) daughter of LaRue Erastus and Sunday School, and participat- Ruth Ann Lackey and her hus- funeral home website located Georgetta May (Stedman) ing in other church activities band Dale, Manhattan, KS; at www.ymlfuneralhome.com. Just $59 Ross. such as women’s fellowship and James R. Henderson and A memorial has been estab- Pre Season Sale Prices on Energy Efficient York Furnaces Mrs. Henderson was a long- groups, deacon, elder, regional his wife Kim, Atchison, KS. lished for the Atchison First time resident of the Atchison lay minister licensing commit- Also surviving are six grand- Christian Church. area and a 1935 graduate of tee, etc. She also was a children: Roger Henderson, Jr. Contributions may be left in Effingham High School. Hospice volunteer, an avid (Phonsamay), Christi Sexton care of the Yorgensen-Meloan- HENTON She was united in marriage reader and enjoyed keeping (David), Michelle Moore Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 on January 20, 1941, in aware of community and polit- (Matt), Elizabeth Sedlock Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Plumbing & Air Conditioning, Inc. Hannibal, Missouri to William ical events. Most of all she (Scott), John Lackey, Monique Kansas, 66502. Call for your no obligation estimate Zelma Marie Dodge 776-5548 Zelma Marie Dodge, 94, Manhattan, riage to Darold A. Dodge on March 22, Warren, wife of Jimmy, of Manhattan, passed away on Friday, December 09, 1943, who preceded her in death on KS; Clare Rehme, wife of Erwin, of 2011, at Meadowlark Hills Retirement December 17, 2008. Longmont, CO; and Eileen Rinke, wife of Community, she was born December 10, She was a member of St. Thomas More Mark, of Lakeville, MN. She is also sur- 1916, on a farm near Hoisington, KS, the Catholic Church, a member of the vived by ten grandsons, five granddaugh- daughter of Clara (Bicknell) and Charles American Association of University ters, and four great grandchildren. Finn. Women, Daughters of the American The family requests donations to Good Zelma received a bachelor’s degree in Revolution, Retired Educators Samaritan Fund at Meadowlark Hills Micro-Biology from Kansas State Association, and the Welcome Club of Retirement Community, 2121 University. She also served a Medical Manhattan. Meadowlark Rd. Manhattan, KS 66502. Technology internship at Kansas Zelma is survived by six daughters; Rae For more information or to send an email University Medical Center, and received a Marie Crisel, wife of John, of Zionsville, condolence to the family visit www.irvin- teaching certificate from Emporia State IN; Alvena Spangenberg, wife of parkview.com University. Kenneth, of Great Bend, KS; Cecilia Zelma Marie Finn was united in mar- Smith, wife of Floyd, Newnan, GA; Beth Ruth Lavon Coonrod Ruth Lavon Coonrod, age to her family and loved spend- of Carson City, Nevada, and be made to the Alzheimer’s 83, of Manhattan, died ing time with her children and Bill Blockcolsky of North Disease Association, Kansas December 8, 2011, at grandchildren. She enjoyed Pole, Alaska; five grandchil- State University Foundation to Meadowlark Hills – Collins bowling for many years in sev- dren: Sandra (Steve) Ackley of establish the Ruth L. Coonrod House. eral different leagues. Wilmington, Delaware, General Scholarship Fund, or She was born October 10, On June 3, 1949, at the First Christopher Coonrod of El the Community Foundation of 1928, in Manhattan, the United Methodist Church in Dorado, KS, Nicole (Justin) Kansas for the Cato daughter of Foster and Manhattan, she was married to Parks of Wichita, KS, Laurie Restoration Project. Margaret Unice (Colwell) Carl M. Coonrod. Mr. (Robert) Cassidy of Contributions may be left in Blockcolsky. Coonrod preceded her in death Manhattan, and Morgan care of the Yorgensen-Meloan- Mrs. Coonrod grew up in on March 4, 2002. She was Coonrod of Kansas City, KS; Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 the Zeandale Community and also preceded in death by one five great-grandchildren: Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, graduated from Manhattan granddaughter, Kristin Alexander and Nicholas KS 66502. High School. She had lived in Coonrod and one brother, Ackley, Lillana and Samantha Wichita, Kansas, Elk Falls, Robert Blockcolsky. Parks, and Parker Cassidy; Kansas, and Winfield, Kansas, Survivors include two sons: three step grandchildren and prior to returning to Carl F. Coonrod and his wife five step great-grandchildren. Manhattan. Donna of Wichita, KS, and Online condolences may be She was a member of the Randall R. 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Manhattan, KS with Father Merlin Kiefer moved to Manhattan where Sara grew up. She was preceded in death by her hus- as Celebrant. Interment will follow in the She graduated from Manhattan High band: Joaquin, her parents, a sister: Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan, KS. Apply online: www.IAmMortonBuildings.com School with the class of 1942. Sara Eleanor, and a brother: Julian Silva, Jr. A Christian Wake Service with Rosary worked at St. Mary’s Hospital as a Survivors include her sons: Luis J. will be at 6:00 p.m. on Friday December Clinton (660) 885-5759 Minden (308) 832-1715 Colby (785) 462-7505 Monett (417) 235-7804 Dietician’s Aide for 20 years. Guillen of Wamego, KS, Steven E. 16, 2011 at the Yorgensen-Meloan- Garden City (620) 275-4105 Salina (785) 823-6359 Holton (785) 364-4177 Winfield (620) 221-3265 On November 17, 1945, she was united Guillen of Topeka, KS and David A. Londeen Funeral Home 1616 Poyntz in marriage to Joaquin B. 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Letters to Tom: Micromanagement According to the Oxford ers a broad range of activities. Orientation Discrimination are port. Empowerment can be a commander in the 82d American Dictionary, to Empowerment and delegation controversial they do not have good thing but it’s high time Airborne Division, battalion micromanage is to control are positive concepts, however the municipal and individual our elected representatives commander in the 1st Infantry every part, however small, of when boundaries of empower- economic impact as budget established real boundaries for Division, and brigade com- an enterprise or activity. ment are unclear or misunder- policy, whether it involves per- the city staff. We elected the mander in the 2nd Infantry Recently, some members of of stood, disharmony and dys- sonnel, economic develop- commission to ask the tough Division. He served in the 1st the Manhattan City function can result. ment, or paying for infrastruc- questions before things go Infantry Division in Desert Commission were cautioned So what does this have to do ture improvements. Yet, when wrong. That’s not microman- Storm. Since retirement, Mike against micromanaging when with our city government? A commission members chal- agement -- that’s attention to has been an adjunct professor they questioned the permanent lot. On April 5, 2011 voters lenge the status quo on hiring detail. of history, political science, addition of a third attorney to elected three new city commis- and spending, they are accused Mike Kryschtal, Colonel and leadership. He lives in the city’s legal staff and again, sioners. The result was a city of micromanagement. That is (Retired), United States Army, Manhattan, Kansas with his when they suggested that commission with a majority not true. Questioning the deci- has a Bachelor's Degree from wife, Karen and their Siberian funds earmarked for economic that came into office on a plat- sion to hire a lawyer at a six John Carroll University, Huskies. development be used to pay Mike Kryschtal form that sought to modify or figure salary is not microman- Cleveland, Ohio and a for improvements to Poyntz and plans could not be modi- reverse many of the policies agement. Determining the Master's Degree in Avenue. In the matter of hir- fied without permission. The favored by the preceding com- best way to finance infrastruc- International Relations from ing a third attorney, they were end result was poor morale mission. This is why we have ture is not micromanagement. Boston University. He served Mid-America also accused of undermining and underperformance. The elections. Since then, the Researching this article, I in the United States Army from Office Supplies the city manager, but that is cure to micromanagement is commission has accomplished learned that while commis- 1972 to 1999. He was a pla- Convenient Parking another issue for another time. empowerment which is based a number of its objectives, sioners come and go, the city toon leader in the 25th (Front & Back Door) Let’s talk about micromanage- on the idea that all team mem- however it has not been with- staff remains constant. While Infantry Division, company 328 Poyntz (Downtown) 539-8982 ment. bers are capable (at least to out friction and some acrimo- this provides for continuity Micromanagement is not a some extent) of leading them- ny. Having said that, the ini- and competent (usually) positive characterization. In selves. A major contributor to tial issues -- the Rental administration, it can and has the Army we associated it with empowerment is delegation -- Inspection Program and the resulted in a government that The leaders who didn’t trust their the assignment of formal Sexual Orientation is not accountable to the citi- 95 subordinates. They would authority and responsibility to Discrimination Ordinance -- zens of Manhattan. It has also another person. Delegation is 39 Works either do everything them- were pretty straightforward resulted in a staff that some- selves or require constant feed- narrower than empowerment and clearly in the purview of times appears to be at odds Motorcraft oil and filter change, rotate and inspect four back on the status of every because it deals with a specific the commission. While Rental with and dismissive of those it tires, inspect brake system, test battery, check air and cabin mission. 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The new $5.5 27494790 Eureka Skyway Terrace, Drive, Manhattan,Manhattan, KS KS 66503 66508 avoided and fewer staff hours viding adequate service with- million clinic at Lansing Correctional Facility has Moved here due1H[WWR0DQKDWWDQ$LUSRUWfZZZODQGPDUNVHOIVWRUDJHFRP to the new highway and are open • www.landmark-selfstorage.com are required for security, said out being overindulgent." capacity to treat about 26 inmates with kidney failure; Viola Riggin, director of this year it has treated an average of five. KS reservoirs face sediment problems TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Manhattan in northeast Kansas, saw stor- was built in 1948. But about 31 million Two federal reservoirs in Kansas have age drop 43 percent. pounds flowed out. About 13 billion been losing significant amounts of water ``This USGS study demonstrates that pounds of sediment flowed into Tuttle storage capacity because of sedimentation, the useful lifetime for the valuable servic- Creek reservoir during the two years, with according to a study that the U.S. es of man-made reservoirs ... is measured about 327 million pounds flowing out. Geological Survey says also shows the in mere decades because they interrupt the Tuttle Creek reservoir was built in 1963. reservoirs can't be expected to last indefi- natural sediment-transport process,'' The study was expected to help the nitely. Marcia McNutt, USGS director, said in a Kansas Water Office, which helps coordi- At least 95 percent of the sediment that statement. nate water planning in Kansas with the flowed into Kanopolis Lake and Tuttle Kanopolis and Tuttle Creek reservoirs Kansas Water Authority, evaluate how Creek reservoirs stayed in those reservoirs were built more than 50 years ago for best to manage sediment problems for the from October 2008 through September water storage, flood control and recre- reservoirs. 2010, according to the study, which was ation. Tracy Streeter, director of the Kansas conducted by the USGS and the Kansas The study said the sediment came from Water Office, said in a statement that both Water Office. the banks of upstream waterways, surface reservoirs are important resources in Water storage at Kanopolis, which is soil erosion and erosion along the banks Kansas and that the study's findings located outside Salina in central Kansas, of the reservoirs themselves. During the ``greatly expand the state's knowledge of dropped 34 percent by the end of the study period, about 600 million pounds of the conditions, functions and importance study. Tuttle Creek reservoir, located near sediment flowed into Kanopolis, which of our reservoirs.'' Flint Hills Discovery Centers hires 3 MANHATTAN, KS – The experience base that will be the programs and activities of animal and natural sciences. Flint Hills Discovery Center key to our launching at the the Flint Hills Discovery He will be supervising a staff doubled its staff recently with highest level of quality the Center. She comes to the Flint of education specialists and three key hires in anticipation Discovery Center and all asso- Hills Discovery Center from volunteer interpreters to ensure of its regional opening in April ciated programs and events in Mercy Regional Health Center a rich and impactful education 2012. Roy Garrett joins the the coming months,” Workman in Manhattan where she served program at the Flint Hills Flint Hills Discovery Center said. as Director of Volunteer/Guest Discovery Center. Bixby’s pro- team as the Exhibit and Garrett is responsible for the Services the last five years. motion also assures the devel- Operations Manager; Susan care of the permanent exhibit Prudenti, the most recent opment of complimentary and Adams as Volunteer space totaling 10,000 square addition to staff, has been cooperative programs at both Coordinator; and Richard feet, the development and hired to develop and imple- City of Manhattan facilities. Dean Prudenti as implementation of an engaging ment the membership program The Flint Hills Discovery Membership/Special Events temporary exhibit program, and coordinate all special Center is a new attraction for Coordinator. and supervising Visitor events. Prudenti comes to Manhattan and the State of All three bring a wide range Services. Garrett is a seasoned Manhattan from Rogers, Kansas. Through permanent of experiences that will enable museum professional with 15 Arkansas, where he worked as and temporary exhibits, the Flint Hills Discovery years of experience at the Executive Director of the dynamic audio/video programs Center to open with dynamic Corpus Christi Museum of Rogers Little Theatre. He is and interactives, and educa- exhibits, strong volunteer and Science and History in Texas. also an accomplished journal- tional activities and outreach, membership programs, and an He is a KSU alumnus and a ist. the Flint Hills Discovery active schedule of special parent. These hires follow the pro- Center presents the importance events and programs that serve The volunteer program is a motion of Jared Bixby, Sunset of the science and cultural his- the greater Manhattan and critical component for the Zoo Curator of Education, to tory of this region. Its mission Flint Hills region, said Bob long-term success of the Flint Curator of Education at both is to inspire visitors of all ages Workman, director of the Flint Hills Discovery Center. the Sunset Zoo and Flint Hills to learn about and explore the Hills Discovery Center. Adams is responsible for the Discovery Center. Bixby is Flint Hills, and to ultimately “We are delighted to wel- recruitment, training and well known regionally for his become better stewards of the come Roy, Susan and Richard. supervision of the 100-plus knowledge, creativity and last stand of tallgrass prairie in Each one has a rich and varied expected volunteers supporting effectiveness as an educator in North America and one of the world’s endangered eco-sys- tems. For more information, please visit www.flinthillsdis- covery.org and our page on Facebook.

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“Were it left to me to decide whether Street Address: we should have a government without 103 North 3rd Street - newspapers or newspapers without a Mailing Address: government, I should not hesitate a Box 1191, Manhattan, Kansas, 66505 moment to prefer the latter.” - Thomas Jefferson, 1787 E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Roy Garrett, Exhibits/Operations Manager, Susan Adams, Volunteer Coordinator, Richard Prudenti, Membership/Special Events Coordinator, Jared Bixby, Curator of 785-537-8953 Education. (Photo courtesy of Melissa Kirkwood) Manhattan Free Press Thursday, December 15, 2011 Page 5a Gipson Named Phillips 66 Big 12 Rookie of the Week KSU Sports Information A native of Cedar Hill, Texas, Mountaineers. He went 4-of-8 from man since Beasley to start the first Gipson becomes first Rookie Gipson averaged 19.0 points on 53.8 the field and connected on 7-of-8 seven games of the season. Since a award winner since Michael Beasley percent shooting (14-of-26) in help- from the free throw line in 28 min- two-point, zero-rebound effort in the in 2008 ing K-State split two overtime games utes. He led the Wildcats in rebound- opener with Charleston Southern on Dec. 12, 2011 with 11.0 rebounds in 32.5 minutes ing, while he was one of three players Nov. 11, he has proved to be the MANHATTAN, Kan. – Freshman per game. The squad lost 85-80 in in double-figure points. team’s best player, averaging 16.0 Thomas Gipson was named the double-overtime to former head Gipson tallied his first career 20- points on 52.9 percent shooting with Phillips 66 Big 12 Rookie of the coach Bob Huggins and future Big 12 point game against North Florida on 9.5 rebounds in 27.2 minutes per Week on Monday after posting dou- foe West Virginia on Thursday in the Sunday, scoring 23 points on 10-of- game. ble-doubles in overtime games with Wichita Wildcat Classic at INTRUST 18 field goals to go with a career- Kansas State (6-1) will take the West Virginia and North Florida last Bank Arena before posting a 79-68 high 12 rebounds and two steals in a week off for final semester exams week. overtime victory over North Florida career-best 37 minutes. He nearly before returning to the court on A 6-foot-7, 275-pound rookie, at home on Sunday. He recorded posted a double-double in the first Saturday, Dec. 17 at 9 p.m. CT Gipson becomes the first K-State true double-doubles in each contest, half with 10 points and seven against No. 16 Alabama (8-2) in the freshman to earn the weekly honor becoming the first freshman since rebounds. Hy-Vee Wildcat Classic at the Sprint since Michael Beasley collected the Beasley to do it in consecutive Gipson is pacing the team in both Center in Kansas City, Mo. The award for the eighth and final time on games, and has posted double-dou- scoring (14.0 ppg.) and rebounding game will be televised nationally on March 3, 2008. The Rookie honor is bles in three of the last four games. (8.1) through the first seven games of ESPNU. Tickets are still available Thomas Gipson (42) scored 15 the 26th by a Wildcat since 1998-99 Gipson began the week with a 15- the season on 25.6 minutes per game, through all Ticketmaster outlets, by points and had 10 rebounds and the 11th by a freshman during the point, 10-rebound effort in the dou- while connecting on 52.1 percent calling (800) 745.3000 or online at against West Virginia. Frank Martin era. ble-overtime loss to the from the field. He is the first fresh- www.Ticketmaster.com. (Photo by Ben Brake) No. 13 Jayhawks hand No. 2 Ohio State first loss, 78-67 LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) describing the holiday.'' didn't play. And we know he got it against a Buckeyes (8-1) pointer of the half and free Buckeyes' field goals, getting Ohio State coach Thad Matta didn't want to jeop- didn't play, and they're a much team that led the nation in throws by Lenzelle Smith Jr. them back within single digits. Matta gave Kansas coach Bill ardize Sullinger's future better team with him. But just scoring margin. and Evan Ravenel trimmed it The closest it ever got was Self an early Christmas present because of a game in because he plays doesn't guar- Buoyed by a frenzied crowd to 33-29 with a minute left. 62-58, though. Saturday. December. If it was the NCAA antee anything.'' that jammed Allen Fieldhouse Young's basket moments Back-to-back turnovers by The Buckeyes were without tournament, though, Matta said Thomas Robinson scored 21 to the rafters, the Jayhawks later off a feed from Robinson Thomas and Jordan Sibert pre- preseason All-American Jared there's little doubt he would points and Elijah Johnson raced to a 23-13 lead just over gave Kansas a six-point lead at vented the Buckeyes from hav- Sullinger, who missed his sec- have played. added 15 for Kansas, which midway through the first half, the break. ing a chance to take the lead, ond consecutive game because ``When we came back in off led for all but 23 seconds. the decibel level at one point The school announced new and Robinson converted a of back spasms. It wasn't until the floor, I had a long talk with Coming into Lawrence, Ohio registering 114 on the score- football coach Charlie Weis three-point play when he was that point that Matta finally the trainer, `What do you say, State had trailed for 19 min- board _ roughly equal to that during the intermission, and he fouled on a putback off a miss disclosed that Sullinger would- we just roll him out there,''' utes, 34 seconds all season, of a rock concert. concluded a brief statement by by Young with 2:40 remaining n't be able to play against the Matta said jokingly. and led the entire way in its Robinson did most of the saying, ``Let's go whup Ohio in the game. His free throw Jayhawks in a marquee non- William Buford led the victory over Duke. work inside, capitalizing on State. Rock chalk, Jayhawk!'' restored the lead to 71-61. conference showdown. Buckeyes with 21 points, 17 Newcomer forward Kevin the absence of Sullinger to The Jayhawks gladly Robinson and the Jayhawks With Sullinger in street coming in the second half. He Young came off the bench to score around the rim. He had obliged. took care of things from the clothes, Deshaun Thomas said playing without Sullinger score a career-high 14 points, all seven of his first-half points Johnson hit two more 3- foul line down the stretch, played all 40 minutes for the is a tremendous change and Tyshawn Taylor had nine during the opening flurry, and pointers early in the second allowing the reigning Big 12 second-ranked Buckeyes, scor- because he's the best big man points and a career-best 13 Teahan and Johnson each hit half, and the lead swelled to champions to beat the defend- ing 15 of his 19 points in the in the country. assists for the Jayhawks (6-2), 3-pointers as noise seemed 47-37 when Releford hit a 3- ing Big Ten champs for the first half in a 78-67 loss to the ``When you're missing out who extended their winning ready to lift the roof from the pointer off a feed from fourth straight time. No. 13 Jayhawks. on that, you're going to have streak to 47 games over non- building. Johnson and Jeff Withey ``We competed. We're a ``As I told Coach Self when difficulties and have to make conference opponents at Allen The Buckeyes finally hit scored on a putback. competitive team and that's a we shook hands before the some adjustments,'' Buford Fieldhouse. their stride, and it was Thomas Ohio State coach Thad positive,'' Thomas said. game, `Merry Christmas said. Taylor played despite a torn who jump-started them. Matta called timeout to calm ``Without Jared, we came out early,''' Matta said. Kansas wanted Sullinger to meniscus and sprained MCL in The sophomore forward hit his team down, and Buford and competed without him. ``I don't think his exact play. his right knee. consecutive 3-pointers from proved his veteran poise by We're a great team with him, words were, `Merry ``I don't think you put an The Jayhawks were desper- well beyond the arc, and Amir scoring the first basket when don't get me wrong, but we Christmas,''' Self said with a asterisk with the win,'' Self ate for a high-profile victory Williams added his only bas- play resumed. It was the start came out and competed and grin. ``I think there were some said. ``Ohio State can certainly after losses to top-ranked ket of the first half to slice into of four-minute run in which he that's one thing that coach other words in there, maybe say, and rightfully so, Jared Kentucky and Duke, and they the lead. Thomas' third 3- scored all five of the noticed.'' SE: A Never Before Seen Season for K-State By Mark Janssen Garrett. “We stuck together and college game. In the second halves of strong group of principled young been through a lot and to get 10 K-State Sports Extra continued to play. We just Of all the seasons K-State has games, six times K-State trailed, guy, and guys who have those wins in our last season … we How did they do it? refused to lose." played football, only twice – or was tied, with its opponent intrinsic values.” could not ask for more.” How, coaches from Miami, Senior Tysyn Hartman adds, 1911 and 1935 – has it played as only to come back and win. In a The result has been K-State’s Well, except for an 11th win Baylor, Texas, etc., are asking "We are fighters and half of the many as seven games decided seventh game against Oklahoma ninth season of at least 10 victo- on Jan. 6, 2012, when Kansas does Kansas State keep winning games that we won, we had to by seven points or less, and State, the Wildcats fell behind ries in the school’s history, and State plays Arkansas in the football games? come from behind and find a never has a Wildcat team won by 10 in the second half only to the first since the 2003 season AT&T Cotton Bowl. Heck, even coach Bill Snyder way to make plays.” more than three games decided come back and tie the game. when the Wildcats won the Big We hope you enjoy K-State says, “We play good enough to The season of the “Cardiac by seven points or less in a sin- To all of that Garrett says, "I 12 Championship. Sports Extra. We would like to win, but not good enough.” ‘Cats” has been well chronicled gle year … until this season. think it is special because every- “It feels great,” said Garrett. hear your comments and any So to the players … how, with the eight down to the wire "It is just crazy,” admitted one brings their own thing to the “I got here as a sophomore and story ideas for future emails, so after being picked eighth in the victories by 3, 4, 1, 7, 7, 3, 4 receiver Tramaine Thompson. team. We do not have a lot of we’ve improved each year, so to fire them our way. Contact either preseason Big 12 poll, have you and 7 points, not to mention a 7- “This whole season has been a five-star recruits or big athletes finish the year like this is great.” Mark Janssen at managed to win 10 games, place point loss to Oklahoma State in magical season for everybody on like other schools, but we all Tre Walker added, “Every [email protected], or Kansas second in the Big 12 a game that went down to the this team. We expected to do stick together and do our role. step of the way and every day State Director of Athletic Conference, be ranked No. 8 in final snap. Yes, eight wins by 7 well, but I do not think a lot of We continue to work hard until we got better. We never sat Communications/SID Kenny the final BCS poll and are now points or less, and a ninth game people expected us to be where we see all zeros on the clock." down and wallowed in our Lannou at klannou@kstates- heading to the Cotton Bowl on decided by seven points. we are right now.” Snyder did admit that the defeat. We always made an ports.com. For those who would Jan. 6? How unusual is such a sea- In a 10-win season, K-State team is one of high character: effort to get better. People have like to share Sports Extra with a How? son? We’re guessing here that was tied or trailed after the first “That’s extremely important to started to realize that we have friend or family member, or “We just stick together,” said such a frantic season has never quarter, and in five games it was me. We still have some growth come a long way." change your current email senior defensive back David happened in the history of the tied or trailed at the half. to make, but it is a collective Hartman added, “We have address, click here. YourYYoour hometownhome h etowwn banbank,nk, whereverwhherevver homehome mayy be.be.

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Kansas State Wildcats Kansas State Wildcats 2011-2012 Men’s Basketball SCHEDULE 2011-2012 Women’s Basketball SCHEDULE Record Record 11/06/11 vs. Fort Hays State Bramlage Coliseum W, 90-60 Exhitibion 11/03/11 vs. Oklahoma City Bramlage Coliseum W, 63-51 Exhitibion 11/11/11 vs. Charleston Southern Bramlage Coliseum W, 72-67 1-0 11/08/11 vs. Washburn Bramlage Coliseum W, 52-50 Exhitibion 11/14/11 vs. Loyola Bramlage Coliseum W, 74-61 2-0 11/12/11 vs. Dartmouth Bramlage Coliseum W, 54-20 1-0 11/22/11 vs. Maryland Eastern Shore Bramlage Coliseum W, 92-50 3-0 11/16/11 vs. BYU TV Bramlage Coliseum W, 59-46 2-0 12/01/11 vs. George Washington Bramlage Coliseum W, 69-56 4-0 11/18/11 vs. Missouri State Bramlage Coliseum W, 65-63 3-0 12/04/11 at Virginia Tech Cassell Coliseum W, 69-61 5-0 Cancun Challenge Wichita Wildcat Classic 11/24/11 vs. Hofstra Moon Palace Resort L, 64-54 3-1 12/08/11 vs. West Virginia INTRUST Arena L, 85-80 (2OT) 5-1 11/25/11 vs. Purdue Moon Palace Resort L, 46-42 (OT) 3-2 12/11/11 vs. North Florida Bramlage Coliseum W, 79-68 (ot) 6-1 12/03/11 vs. Iowa TV Bramlage Coliseum W, 81-78 4-2 Hy-Vee Wildcat Classic 12/07/11 vs. Wichita State Bramlage Coliseum W, 60-34 5-2 12/17/11 vs. Alabama Sprint Center 9:00 PM CT 12/10/11 at South Dakota St. Brookings, S.D. W, 63-46 6-2 Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic BTI Invitational 12/22/11 vs. Southern Illinois Stan Sheriff Center 4:30 PM CT 12/18/11 vs. North Dakota State Las Vegas, Nev. 9:30 p.m. CT 12/23/11 Clemson/UTEP Stan Sheriff Center TBA 12/19/11 vs. Northwestern Las Vegas, Nev. 9:30 p.m. CT 12/25/11 TBD Stan Sheriff Center TBA 12/20/11 vs. UNLV Las Vegas, Nev. 9:30 p.m. CT 12/31/11 vs. Howard Bramlage Coliseum 1:00 PM CT 12/29/11 at Marist Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 6:00 p.m. CT 01/04/12 at Kansas Allen Fieldhouse 7:00 PM CT 01/04/12 vs. Texas A&M Bramlage Coliseum 7:00 p.m. CT 01/07/12 vs. Missouri Bramlage Coliseum 12:30 PM CT 01/07/12 at Kansas Lawrence, Kan. 7:00 p.m. CT 01/10/12 vs. Baylor Bramlage Coliseum 7:00 PM CT 01/11/12 vs. Missouri Bramlage Coliseum 7:00 p.m. CT 01/14/12 at Oklahoma Lloyd Noble Center 12:30 PM CT 01/14/12 at Texas Tech Lubbock, Texas 2:00 p.m. CT 01/18/12 vs. Texas Bramlage Coliseum 8:00 PM CT 01/17/12 vs. Oklahoma Bramlage Coliseum 7:00 p.m. CT 01/21/12 at Oklahoma State Gallagher-Iba Arena 12:30 PM CT 01/21/12 at Baylor Waco, Texas 7:00 p.m. CT 01/25/12 at Texas Tech United Spirit Arena 8:00 PM CT 01/25/12 vs. Iowa State Bramlage Coliseum 7:00 p.m. CT 01/28/12 vs. Oklahoma Bramlage Coliseum 6:00 PM CT 01/28/12 at Oklahoma State Stillwater, Okla. 11:30 a.m. CT 01/31/12 at Iowa State Hilton Coliseum 8:00 PM CT 02/01/12 at Texas Austin, Texas 7:00 p.m. CT 02/04/12 vs. Texas A&M Bramlage Coliseum 3:00 PM CT 02/04/12 vs. Baylor Bramlage Coliseum 7:00 p.m. CT 02/07/12 vs. Texas Tech Bramlage Coliseum 7:00 PM CT 02/08/12 at Texas A&M College Station, Texas 7:00 p.m. CT 02/11/12 at Texas Erwin Center 1:00 PM CT 02/12/12 vs. Kansas Bramlage Coliseum 12:00 p.m. CT 02/13/12 vs. Kansas Bramlage Coliseum 8:00 PM CT 02/15/12 at Oklahoma Norman, Okla. 7:00 p.m. CT 02/18/12 at Baylor Ferrell Center 12:30 PM CT 02/18/12 vs. Texas Bramlage Coliseum 6:00 p.m. CT 02/21/12 at Missouri Mizzou Arena 6:00 PM CT 02/22/12 vs. Oklahoma State Bramlage Coliseum 7:00 p.m. CT 02/25/12 vs. Iowa State Bramlage Coliseum 12:30 PM CT 02/25/12 at Missouri Columbia, Mo. 12:00 p.m. CT 02/28/12 at Texas A&M Reed Arena 6:00 PM CT 02/29/12 at Iowa State Ames, Iowa 7:00 p.m. CT 03/03/12 vs. Oklahoma State Bramlage Coliseum 12:30 PM CT 03/03/12 vs. Texas Tech Bramlage Coliseum 6:00 p.m. CT Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship 2012 Phillips 66 Big 12 Championships 03/07/12 TBD Sprint Center TBA 03/07/12 TBD Kansas City, Mo. TBA Big 12 Men’s Big 12 Women’s Basketball Standings Basketball Standings Big12 Overall Big12 Overall Missouri 0-0 9-0 Baylor 0-0 10-0 Baylor 0-0 7-0 Texas Tech 0-0 8-0 Texas A&M 0-0 8-1 Oklahoma State 0-0 5-0 Oklahoma 0-0 7-1 Kansas 0-0 8-1 Kansas State 0-0 6-1 Missouri 0-0 7-1 Kansas 0-0 7-2 Texas A&M 0-0 7-2 Texas 0-0 7-2 Iowa State 0-0 6-2 Iowa State 0-0 7-3 Texas 0-0 6-2 Oklahoma State 0-0 6-3 Kansas State 0-0 5-3 Texas Tech 0-0 4-4 Oklahoma 0-0 4-3 If you like the Free Press please tell these Advertisers

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I think our team age more than 59, so defen- and Brittany Chambers regis- surrendered by K-State were I want to continue to see feel very confident about has enough toughness to do it, sively I thought we did some tered the 1,000th point of her the fewest in a half since the growth with respect to coming seven or eight of us being able but a lot of our senior and jun- great things.” career, as K-State defeated Wildcats held Dartmouth to 10 in and out of the game and to contribute when we are ior leaders need to step it up. I On playing a Big 12 team… Wichita State on Wednesday points in both halves of the playing with different combi- focused, in rhythm and playing am not worried because I “It is no different than play- night, 60-34. season-opening win. nation, if and when we get that a rotation that is friendly to believe there are some great ing LSU, Arizona or UC Chambers finished the The Wildcats used an 8-2 opportunity.” that. We looked to get some of teams and great challenges. I Davis. These programs have evening with a game-high 17 run early in the second half to On tonight’s quality of shots… our younger players some min- believe our team can definitely been established for years. We points on 6-of-13 shooting. build a 20-point lead, 45-25. “We had a lot of good looks utes tonight and I think was a do well.” are still a program still trying She also added a team-high The run started on the back of at the basket and we were get- factor with the game’s Wichita State Quotes to grow in its fourth year. eight rebounds and pocketed a a Branshea Brown layup, fol- ting a lot of open 3-point rhythm.” Head Coach Jody Adams Until our leaders are estab- career-high-tying three steals. lowed by a Chambers three looks. Whenever we get 16-25 On Brittany Chambers scoring Biggest problem on the night… lished and our leaders step up She is the 37th player in and a layup and concluded on looks from the 3-point line, I 1,000 career points… “We shot zero percent in the and give great examples like school history to reach the a Caron free throw with 13:15 am happy. A lot of our misses “She is a tremendous scorer paint which is a blocked shot Chynna Turner did tonight, 1,000-point mark for her remaining. in the paint are just shots that and that is what is neat about for us. We got to the free- who had a double-double in 25 career and the first junior to do The Shockers cut into the we have got to learn how to her; we have had some pure throw line and shot 52 percent minutes, you are going to see so since Ashley Sweat in the K-State lead, 47-33, by hold- finish.” shooters here and Brittany as and we are not going to win these peeks and valleys.” 2008-09 season. ing the Wildcats without a On the pace of tonight’s hit some astounding threes, but Joining Chambers in double field goal for over seven min- game… even as she makes those figures was Jalana Childs. The utes. Childs ended the drought “It was a little iffy. I did not threes, I think of her more as a senior from Orlando, Fla., with a jump hook in the lane feel as though we really came scorer. It is fun to see someone entered the game with three to give K-State a 49-33 lead out with a sustained punch at get 1, 000 points as a scorer, straight games of 20 or more with 4:49 to play. the beginning of the game. I not just as a pure shooter. points, but Childs was held to Chambers put the finishing thought we were both trying to Some of them have been cir- 12 points. She completed her touches on the scoring for K- feel each other out a little bit. cus-shots from 23 or 24 feet, stat line with five rebounds, State, as she connected on her Again, we got good looks but some of them have been off two assists and a blocked shot. final attempt of the night, a that are shots that we have to beautiful screens, some of As a team, K-State (5-2) three-pointer from the left finish but we eventually pulled them have been off of layups, held its fourth opponent this wing with under a minute to away. The tempo of the game and some of them have been season to under 49 points by play. The points gave her tonight, until late in the second off of 3-point plays. It is her limiting the Shockers to a .190 exactly 1,000 for her career. half, seemed pretty slow; espe- versatility that has enabled her field goal percentage which Kansas State will now take cially in regards to what we to reach this stature at this included an 0-of-5 effort from to the road for its last five faced against Iowa. I think we point in her career. As she has beyond the arc. The Wildcats games of its non-conference got a little passive at times alluded to, she has had some forced 20 Wichita State schedule. The Wildcats will when we needed to be aggres- great teammates and so many turnovers and recorded 13 travel to Brookings, S.D., on sive.” things have to be in place to steals Saturday to face South Dakota On tonight’s rebounding bat- for a player to achieve 1,000 Wichita State (3-5) was State at 5 p.m. The contest will tles… points early in their junior sea- paced by Chynna Turner with be available on the K-State “I thought in the second son.” 11 points and a game-high 14 Sports Network. half, there was a lot of offen- Kansas State Player Quotes rebounds. Also adding to the Postgame Quotes sive rebounds that we missed Junior Guard Brittany effort was Jessica Diamond 10. Kansas State Head Coach out on because we too deep Chambers In the first half, a JuliAnne Deb Patterson under the rim. We went nine On the last shot making it her Chisholm three-point play fol- Opening Statement… minutes with our second group 1,000 point… lowed by a Chantay Caron “I was pleased with our and I thought that we did not “It is a great honor, and it is layup pushed K-State out to a defensive effort tonight. It rebound well at all. I just think something I am glad is over 10-point lead, 22-12, with 6:22 ended up being a game where it is about positioning and with. Not that I really knew remaining. After the Shockers we were obviously able to uti- about the discipline of making but it is over. I attribute that to called a timeout, Mariah White lize a lot of our roster and I it a priority. Many times my teammates like Brandy tallied a steal on the ensuing think the area of growth that tonight, we got lulled into (Brown), Mariah (White) and Wichita State possession. we need to continue to bring to standing and reacting late. I Jalana (Childs). It is great to Chambers capped the resulting the table is that we do inter- want to see a higher percent- play with them, and it has Wildcats’ possession with a change and get deeper into our age of makes around the rim been amazing. They really get driving ball fake and layup for roster; we have got to maintain than we got tonight.” me open and set me up for a a 24-12 K-State lead. the production on the offense On playing multiple players lot of shots that I would not K-State concluded the open- end of the floor. In the second tonight… have made without them.” ing stanza with a 9-5 advan- half, we had an extremely long “I feel like we are improv- Challenges while playing on tage, as Chambers tallied five period of time without a basket ing; we are getting good looks. the road… Brittany Chambers (2) takes a shot and got her 1,000th points on a pair of free throws and to me that is more about As the season moves on, I feel “Playing on the road any- point of her career against Wichita State.

K-State’s JuliAnne Chisholm (20) drives past the Mariah White (22) pushes her way through Wichita Branshea Brown (34) fights to keep control of the ball. Wichita State Defense. State’s Molly O'Brien (5). This was her 30th career start.

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Rodney McGruder (22) moves in for his shot and Will Spradling (55) moves past the North Florida scored 10 points for K-State. defense and scored 12 points for the Wildcats.

Adrian Diaz (20) scored a thunderous dunk off a pass Jamar Samuels (32) goes up for the net and added 12 Martavious Irving (3) moves around the Ospreys from Spradling. points to the Wildcat’s score. towards the net.

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