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Vol. 20 Number 48 An Award Winning Weekly Newspaper Thursday, May 10, 2012 City Debt: $160 Million In Four Years NBAF Funding In Appropriations Bill Wednesday, the House Appropria- sion of the Congress and the Federal tions Subcommittee on Homeland Government. I am pleased that the Security released its version of the House Appropriations Committee has FY2013 Homeland Security once again recognized the dire need for Appropriations bill. The subcommit- NBAF in our efforts to fulfill this tee approved language includes $75 responsibility to the American people. million for the construction of the The Department of Homeland Nation Bio and Agro-Defense Facility Security, under both the Bush and (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas, and Obama administrations, and the House directs the Department of Homeland Appropriations Committee, under both Security to complete a funding plan for Democrat and Republican leadership, the completion of the NBAF. have made it quite clear, time and Congress has previously appropriated again, that our Country needs the $40 million in FY2011 for the con- NBAF and the best place for the NBAF struction of the Central Utility Plant at is Manhattan, Kansas. While I was the NBAF and the $50 million in disappointed that President Obama’s FY2012 for the construction of the budget included no funding for con- facility as a whole. All told, these funds struction of this facility of tremendous will bring the total House commitment significance to our national security, I to construction on NBAF to $165 mil- appreciate the diligent work of my col- lion. leagues on the Homeland Security Congresswoman Jenkins released Subcommittee to ensure funds for the the following statement after the NBAF are included in their appropria- Homeland Security Appropriations tions bill. I look forward to working Subcommittee released their version of closely with them, the full the legislation: Appropriations Committee, and the “The protection of our Nation’s citi- whole House to ensure these funds are zens and food supply is a critical mis- included in the final legislation.”

Nauerth Named Woodrow Wilson School Principal Deb Nauerth has been named the principal of Woodrow Wilson Elementary School. Mrs. Nauerth has a Masters in Special Education and a Bachelors in Elementary Education from Kansas State University. She is also a Ph.D. candidate in Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis in Mathematics and Educational Leadership at Kansas State University. She has been a teacher for USD 383 since 1997. She currently is the assistant principal and the Kansas State University Clinical Instructor at Amanda Arnold Elementary School. “Being selected as the principal of Woodrow Wilson is both an honor and a full circle for me,” states Mrs. Nauerth. “After attending the school for 3rd – 6th grade, completing my stu- Deb Nauerth dent teaching, and my Master’s field placement, the doors kept calling me ing to think of the potential that resides back. in each child. We all play an important Those red doors call once more and role in building hopes and dreams, I couldn’t be more thrilled! Not many beyond what students believe they are administrators get to say they are the capable of achieving. I am the happiest principal of the school they once new ‘Wolf’ in the Wolf Pack. attended as a child. Woodrow Wilson Accepting this position is a heartfelt also has deep family ties for me. My homecoming.” mother worked in the kitchen while I “I am delighted that Deb has accept- was a student, my husband, brother, ed the position of principal at and sister-in-law all attended W.W. as Woodrow Wilson,” states Superin-ten- well. dent Bob Shannon. “Together with her As the new principal, I am privi- staff and parents, I am looking forward leged to support the amazing faculty, to her leadership beginning this staff, and parents as we continue to August.” carry out the legacy of excellence in education provided to all students who Nauerth replaces Eric Koppes who pass through the doors of Woodrow is moving on the Rock Creek School Wilson. I never could have imagined I District. Nauerth will begin her new would return as the principal. It’s excit- role in August, 2012.

MATC Leader In State Rates As each semester nears its end at bachelors or associates degrees take Manhattan’s growing two-year col- the same examination to qualify for lege,MATC nursing students can be RN licensure.Only surpassed by found bent over reference books, hud- Newman University’s 96% rating, dled in the library drilling each other MATC along with Garden City CC and on medication and treatment questions, North Central Kansas TC were tied as and generally looking nervous about the State’s highest out of 34 nursing their upcoming finals. programs in Kansas, according to NCS A lot hangs on the student’s ability Pearson and the National Council of to get through the highly rigorous cur- State Boards of Nursing. riculum to graduate. Soon after gradu- ation these students will be taking their “We are fortunate to have such high National Council Licensure quality faculty members and students.” Examination (NCLEX) to become according to Program Division Chair Practical and Registered Nurses. Becky Claus. “Each one of us is a “I often smile to myself as I see potential recipient of health care, and these clusters of students worry about we need the best nurses possible.” whether they are prepared or not.” comments President Rob Edleston. The College’s Practical Nursing “The reason for my amusement is pass rate for 2011 was 100% joining because these students are so prepared seven of 25 Kansas PN programs with to take their licensure exams that our a perfect pass rate. MATC places graduate’s first time pass rates are nursing graduates in hundreds of care ranked as some of the highest in giver positions throughout the region Kansas and the United States among and country at all types of care facili- Editorial And what are the chances of that? Debt. Between 2010 and 2011 they two- and four-year private and public ties and doctor’s offices. By Jon A. Brake Slim, none or you know a lot more is only added $16 million. And colleges.” The City of Manhattan only owes going to be added over the next three to between 2011 and 2012 it was A recent report published by the (For further information contact $13.3 million on it’s Debt. That’s four years. You know it. another $40 million. Kansas State Board of Nursing identi- Rebecca Claus, Division Chair of $13.3 million per year. That’s 13.3 In 2009 the City Debt was Even with the new Commission- Nursing and Allied Health. 785-587- million for the next 20-years. That’s $107,977,056 and we thought that was ers they will not stop. It is time for fied the technical college’s Associate 2800 ext 4129.) if the City of Manhattan doesn’t put a larger than life amount. But in one change but we do not what Hope Degree in Nursing (RN) students with more charges on their Credit Card. year the City added $103 million to the and Change. That doesn’t work. a 95% first time pass rate in 2011. The RN candidates who achieve either See State Charts page 5 NewsNews MANHATTAN FREE PRESS - Thursday, May 10, 2012 22AA Christian School Creates Scholarship Car Clinic, Inc. “We care about you and your car” Flint Hills Christian School achievement test; a favorable application for admission to of recommendation) will need • Tune ups, electrical repairs announces the creation of The letter of recommendation from Flint Hills Christian School to be received at the same time. • Heater & A/C service Cindy Blanchard Academic a pastor, educator, or youth needs to be completed and A committee consisting of a • Computer engine analysis Scholarship. This scholarship leader attesting to the student’s turned in with the registration teacher, a school board mem- • Transmission service will be offered to a new student fee. Then the student will need ber, and an Administrator will work/study ethic; and a will- • Mon.-Fri. 7:30 am to 5:30 pm applying to FHCS entering ingness to tutor a younger stu- to complete and submit the review all scholarship applica- grades 4 through 12 who meet scholarship application form tions and award two students dent for at least 10 hours per 209 Sarber Ln 539-1040 the following requirements: a year. available from FHCS or online scholarships after June 1, 2012. grade point average of 3.50 or There are two first year at www.flinthillschristian- Students who receive a higher in their previous two scholarships of $750 each school.org. Supporting docu- scholarship during their first RODS • SHADES • DRAPERIES • BLINDS semesters; total battery scores mentation (grade reports, tran- year at Flint Hills and success- FABRIC BY THE YARD available for the 2012-2013 IN HOME CLEANING OF FABRIC WINDOW COVERINGS of 90%ile or above on a recent school year. To apply, first an scripts, test scores, and a letter fully complete the year will be Drapery World and Blinds Tom Deaver “We measure and install” and “Brighten insides” Obituaries Phone (785) 537-4260 317 Poyntz Toll Free - 1-800-515-9478 Manhattan, Kansas 66502 Joyce Chalkley

Joyce Chalkley, age 79, of County Courthouse. dren: Mark Chalkley and his left for the family through the Manhattan, Kansas, died She was an avid quilter and wife Gloria of Omaha, funeral home website located at Thursday, May 3, 2012, at her was a member of the Konza Nebraska, Kathleen Chalkley www.ymlfuneralhome.com. residence in Manhattan follow- Prairie Quilters Guild. Joyce of Topeka, Kansas, and Alex Memorials have been estab- ing an extended illness. made over 100 quilts which VanBuren of Kansas City, lished for the Riley County She was born on March 24, were donated through a pro- Kansas. Also surviving are Seniors’ Service Center and for 1933, in Manhattan, Kansas, gram called “Quilts from the three grandchildren and three the KSU Johnson Cancer the daughter of John and Elsa Heart” to children in the crisis great grandchildren. Research Center. D. (Krause) Wilson, and was a center. Per her request she will be Contributions may be left in 1951 graduate of Manhattan She was also a member of cremated. An open house will care of the Yorgensen-Meloan- High School. the Riley County Seniors’ be held Saturday, May 12, 2012 Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Joyce was a longtime Service Center where she from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Manhattan resident where she enjoyed playing cards with at her residence, 2169 Prairie Kansas 66502. Tayllor’s Famiilly Haiir Care was employed for 22 years as a friends. Glen, Manhattan, Kansas. Court Clerk at the Riley She is survived by three chil- On-line condolences may be All your Family’s Styling needs See Faye, Marissa or Marianne Booth Rental Available Thomas G. Woodhouse 3tl785-539-7751 Thomas G. Woodhouse, age employed as a fireman for the Fellows # 17, the Rebekah Funeral Services for Mr. Monday Thru Saturday 91, of Manhattan, died May 3, Manhattan Fire Department Lodge #689, and also of the Woodhouse were held on 2012 at the Meadowlark Hills from 1945 until 1973. He Masonic Lodge in Manhattan. Tuesday May 8, 2012 at 10:30 314-C Tuttle Creek Blvd. Manhattan KS Retirement Community – served as fire chief for many Tom was a multi-talented a.m. at the Yorgensen-Meloan- Collins Landing in Manhattan. years. After retirement from person. He handcrafted educa- Londeen Funeral Chapel in Thomas was born on the fire department, Tom tional wooden puzzles and very Manhattan, with the Rev. Larry December 15, 1920 in worked as a security guard for elaborate eggs. The eggs Fry officiating. Interment with Morganville, Kansas to Katie P. the Union National Bank. ranged in size from quail size to military honors followed in the Strumfa-Kusy Woodhouse and Tom was always helping oth- ostrich size, including carousel, Sunrise Cemetery. Thomas D. Woodhouse. ers and always kept busy. He music boxes, 4-seasoned deco- Online condolences may be Tom graduated from started a toy project for under rated eggs. left for the family through the Manhattan High School. After privileged children while work- Thomas is survived by his funeral home website at high school he joined the U.S. ing for the Manhattan Fire wife of 67 years, Ramona www.ymlfuneralhome.com Navy in 1941 during WWII. Department. He enjoyed fish- Smith Woodhouse; daughter Memorial contributions are He served aboard the USS ing, hunting, and growing Linda Tiemann and her hus- suggested to the College Nevada as a Machinist Mate roses. Tom was a loving and band Larry of Chanute, Kansas; Avenue United Methodist Second Class. During his serv- devoted husband, father, and two grandchildren: Cheryl Church or to the Meadowlark ice time he was awarded a good grandfather. He was a friend to Tiemann and Justin Tiemann. Hills – Good Samaritan Fund. conduct medal. Tom was hon- many and always had a kind He is also survived by several Contributions may be left in orably discharged from the word. nieces and nephews. care of the Yorgensen-Meloan- navy in October 1945. He was a member of the He was preceded in death by Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Protection You Can Count On! On October 20, 1944 in Clay College Avenue United his parents and two sisters: Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Center, Kansas he was united in Methodist Church. Also he Ollie Grey Vanac and Bertha Kansas 66502. marriage to Ramona Smith. was a member of the Wang; and a brother, Frank Landmark After the navy Tom was International Order of Odd Kusy. SELF STORAGE Robin A. Feeley (785)313-7777 f3HUVRQDOL]HGSDVVFRGHJDWHDFFHVV f&OLPDWHFRQWUROOHGXQLWV Robin A. Feeley, 59, a long Feeley at St. John’s Lutheran faithful member of St. Luke’s Meloan-Londeen Funeral time Manhattan resident, Church on Oct. 1, 1977 in Fort Lutheran Church. She was a Home. A celebration of life  GD\VDZHHN  GD\VD\HDU f59JDUDJHVZ[HDV\RSHQ passed away at her home on Collins, Colo. Sunday school teacher during service will be held at 10 a.m. f2QVLWHRIILFHDQGPDQDJHUV  UROOXSGRRUV Sunday, May 6, 2012. She was Robin continued her nursing her children’s youth. In recent on Thursday, May 10th at St.  DSDUWPHQWIRU\RXUDVVLVWDQFH f%RDWJDUDJHV called home to be with her Lord career in Manhattan for the years she enjoyed providing Luke’s Lutheran Church in f0DQDJHUVDUHUHWLUHGYHWHUDQVZLWK f$XWRPRWLYH PRWRUF\FOHVWRUDJH following a bout with cancer. next twenty-two years at Mercy piano accompaniment to the Manhattan. Interment in the  \HDUVRIODZHQIRUFHPHQW f ,QVXODWHGEOGJVZLWKZLGHSDYHG Robin was born the oldest of Regional Health Center and many children’s programs at Sunrise Cemetery will follow  H[SHULHQFH  DLVOHVIRUPRYLQJWUXFNV three children on Oct. 16, 1952 most recently spent seven her church. the service. 27494790 Eureka Skyway Terrace, Drive, Manhattan,Manhattan, KS KS 66503 66508 enjoyable years working in the Robin is survived by her par- Online condolences may be to Bill and Phyllis Miles in Moved here due1H[WWR0DQKDWWDQ$LUSRUWfZZZODQGPDUNVHOIVWRUDJHFRP to the new highway and are open • www.landmark-selfstorage.com Fairmont, Minnesota Robin’s neonatal intensive care unit at ents, Bill and Phyllis Miles of left for the family through the family spent her teenage years Stormont-Vail Regional Health Fort Collins, Colo., her brother funeral home website at in Fort Collins, Colorado and Center in Topeka. Comforting Kevin Miles and his wife www.ymlfuneralhome.com she graduated from Poudre and caring for newborn babies Denise of Fort Collins, Colo., Robin has requested that we High School in 1971. In 1975 was a true joy for her. and her sister Starr Hudson of wear bright colors at her funer- Robin earned her BSN degree Robin lived with a rare gusto Windsor, Colo. Other surviving al in celebration of her zest for in nursing from the University and enthusiasm for life. She family members include her life. In lieu of flowers, memo- of Maryland through a collabo- poured her energy into her chil- husband Jerry Feeley and their rial contributions in Robin’s rative program with the U.S. dren and never missed an children Ryan, Matthew, honor are suggested to either Army at Walter Reed Army opportunity to help someone in Stephanie, Laura, and Hannah; the March of Dimes or the Medical Center in Washington, need. She was an active learn- also Stephanie’s husband Jason Children Christian Concern DC. After her commissioning er her entire and enjoyed Watt and Laura’s husband Society mission in care of in 1975, Robin served three and enriching her mind by reading, David Ezersky. Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen a half years in the labor and learning about history, doing A visitation service honoring Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz delivery unit at Irwin Army crossword puzzles, and playing Robin was be held on Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas Hospital in Fort Riley. She was the board game Scrabble. Wednesday May 9th from 7 to 66502. united in marriage to Jerry Robin was an active and 8:30 p.m. at the Yorgensen- Girld Dee Brown

Girld Dee Brown, 95, of Lynette, Oregon City, Oregon; and eight siblings. Evans Mortuary. Online con- Wamego, Kansas, formerly of his brother, Richard Brown and dolences may be made at Albany, Oregon, died Saturday, his wife, Barbara, Bozeman, A celebration of his life will Campanellafuneral.com. May 5, 2012, at his home. He Montana; sister, Maxine be held in Oregon at a later had moved from Albany to live Brown, Rogers, Arkansas; nine date. The family suggests with his family. grandchildren and eighteen memorial contributions to the Dee was born February 18, great-grandchildren. He was Community Health Ministry 1917, in Eureka Springs, also preceded in death by his Building Fund, and those may Arkansas, the son of Mack and parents, an infant grandchild be sent in care of Campanella- Mary Christian Brown. He attended local schools. He lived in Colorado for a time but spent most of his adult life in the Albany area were he worked as a Mill Wright at a plywood mill. He married Ada Mary Geer on June 18, 1938, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. She pre- ceded him in death in August 23, 1994. Dee was a long time member of the Dever-Connor Christian Church near Albany, Oregon and then a member of First Presbyterian Church in Wamego. Dee is survived by his daughter, Carolyn Daniels and her husband, Herb, Wamego; his sons, David Brown and his wife, Sally, Portland, Oregon, James Brown and his wife, Jane, Eugene, Oregon and Thomas Brown and his wife, NewsNews MANHATTAN FREE PRESS - Thursday, May 10, 2012 33AA Exemption Kills Kansas Smoking Bill By Paul Soutar KansasWatchdog has report- On a vote of 62-49, the bill ed on the loss of private proper- was re-referred to the joint ty rights under the ban as well Health committee. With just as false and misleading infor- over one week left in the 2012 mation in medical studies on session, House Bill 2690 will second-hand smoke and the die, having literally met its harm smoking bans cause to makers. local business. Rep. Bill Otto, R-LeRoy, “The ban that we’ve passed told KansasWatchdog he decid- is terrible,” Otto said. “Also, ed to shut down the bill after a it’s embarrassing. The state- threat by Rep. David Crum, R- owned casinos have it but their Augusta, during Friday morn- competitors can’t.” ing’s Republican caucus meet- But Otto felt the pressure of ing. Crum’s threatened stall. According to Otto, Crum “It looks pretty bad to the told the GOP caucus he would public when we have so many ask to amend HB 2690 to very important issues that we remove the casino’s exemption have not gotten to that we from the smoking ban. Some would spend time on a House ban proponents have sought a bill that was not going to go total ban on public smoking anywhere,” Otto said. with no exemptions. The Legislature still has to Crum’s motion would have produce redistricting maps and led to hours of debate over both a state budget and has not the smoking ban and gambling, found agreement with the Members of the Manhattan Fire Department. Otto said. Crum did not Senate on KPERS public respond to email and phone employee retirement reform, requests for comment. school funding reform and sev- Sheila Martin, a Hutchinson eral other key issues high on Manhattan ‘Jailbirds’ Raised $22,400 tavern owner leading the fight the 2012 agenda. The Muscular Dystrophy kindness, these “jailbirds” pro- towards research which encom- and Frank Connizzo of Danker against the smoking ban, said The 2010 Kansas Indoor Crum divided and conquered Clean Air Act instituted a Association issued fun arrest vided numerous services and passes the HOPE component of Roofing Inc. who raised the bill’s potential supporters. statewide public smoking ban warrants for local business and resources for local families. MDA’s mission to provide $1,924! “They’re going to keep the that superseded local bans that community leaders on April Some of these include: flu “HELP and HOPE” to the Other bail raisers included: casinos against the bars,” she weren’t at least as restrictive as 18th. The group of community- shots, support group visits, 1,100 families living with neu- Chad Chase - Trust Company said. the state ban. Wichita’s smok- minded residents was put clinic costs, repairs and modifi- romuscular diseases within the of Manhattan - $1,009; Penny She said Crum’s message to ing ban ordinance allowed “behind bars” for MDA’s sig- cations to medical equipment, Kansas City District. Nelson – Capitol Federal the bill’s supporters was, “If businesses to permit smoking nature Lock-Up fundraiser at and the cost to send local chil- In order to be released the Savings Bank - $970; Richard you try to help these little bars, in separate smoking areas with The Manhattan Arts Center. dren to MDA summer camp. In “bail” was set at $800, and the Jankovich – Commerce Bank, we’re going to take away your no air passage to non-smoking Accused of having big hearts addition to providing HELP, money was raised by encourag- N.A. Manhattan - $909; and (casino) exemption. areas. and being heavily armed with the funds raised will also go ing friends, family, co-workers Tim Schultz – Schultz Legislators included the According to city officials no and business contacts to make Construction - $800. casino exemption over worries complaints were received dur- that the ban would hurt casino ing the 19 months the ordi- contributions to MDA. Each The Lock-Up also will help business and thus state tax rev- nance was in effect. jailbird was escorted to the send Kansas children to MDA’s enue. Changes in Senate leader- ‘slammer’ by their ‘arresting summer camp at Tall Oaks in Martin said she is deeply dis- ship are the key to fixing a bad CivicPlus Introduces New officer’, played by off-duty Linwood, Kansas; where all appointed by Friday’s action in law, according to Otto. Online Tool For Governments Manhattan firefighters driving activities are designed for kids the House and concerned about Otto said the public needs to paddy wagon’s provided by with limited mobility, and bar owners who are withering understand that elections count, Local governments across community engagement por- Schram Chrysler Dodge Jeep. many volunteers provide the under the ban. Her tavern is especially GOP Senate primary North America now have a new tals. When the assessment is While making additional phone one-on-one assistance needed classified as a private club and elections. online tool to help them evalu- completed, information is calls to wrangle in last minute to optimize participation. Some is exempted from the ban. “They’re going to have to ate the effectiveness of their aggregated and a stage of digi- donations, jailbirds were treat- activities include horseback “I wanted to hear someone elect people that are for indi- get up and tell the truth,” vidual and private property websites. CivicPlus, the lead- tal community engagement is ed to the finest jailhouse grub riding, swimming, sports, and Martin said. “We had nothing rights, not a ‘Mother-may-I’ ing developer of comprehen- assigned. Respondents then provided by Famous Dave’s, arts and crafts. said. No truth.” society,” Otto said. sive community engagement receive the following: Bockers II Catering, Hy-Vee MDA is the nonprofit health websites for local government, a description of the stage and Blue Stem Bistro. agency dedicated to curing designed the free evaluation their website falls into and Jailbirds who worked to get muscular dystrophy, ALS and tool, called Six Stages of whether they ranked at a low, out on extra good behavior related diseases by funding Digital Community Engage- medium or high level within were entered to win tickets to worldwide research. The ment, to help municipalities that stage; an explanation of the see Sleeping Beauty, donated Association also provides and counties gauge the effec- accomplishment of mastering by the McCain Auditorium and unparalleled health care servic- tiveness of their current online that particular stage; benefits a panoramic picture of the es; advocates for the families it communications and learn that stage of engagement offers Kansas State University foot- serves; and invests significant what steps they can take to to both citizens and govern- ball stadium signed by Coach resources educating the med- achieve higher levels of com- ment; and recommendations on Bill Snyder donated by the K- ical and scientific communities, munity engagement. how to reach the next stage of State Super Store. These were as well as the general public, digital community engage- awarded to bail-raisers John about neuromuscular diseases Karen McGrath, senior ment. Carson of Carson Property affecting more than 1 million community relations officer Management who raised $970 Americans. for Castle Rock, Colo., gave For example, a Stage 1 the online survey high marks “Static” ranking means a after beta testing it last month. municipality has an official “If I got my score and it was web presence and its most only ‘Receptive,’ I would set a basic information is available goal to be ‘Fully Engaged.’ It’s online. A Stage 3 “Active” the way the world is going. We website is one that seeks to pro- need to be fully engaged with vide relevant information to our community. And I need to citizens through multiple chan- make the most of my budget. nels and offers online transac- Honestly, if I’m going to budg- tions for citizen convenience. A et for a website, I want to make Stage 6 “Fully Engaged” web- the most of that money, and I site virtually empowers citizens want to make the most of that to become active participants in website.” government with opportunities to participate in government CivicPlus Vice President decision-making and voice Jesse Manning, noted a com- their opinions on government mon theme among the dozens issues. of conferences held for public information officers, IT profes- “We have to look at our sionals and public administra- websites as our biggest plat- tors: citizens everywhere are form for easily creating rela- demanding better engagement tionships with our residents,” with their local governments. McGrath said. “It has to be “Quantifying a community’s easy for us to talk to them, and level of engagement on the web it has to be easy for residents to poses a challenge to govern- find the information they need. ment staff,” said Manning. It’s two-fold.” “That’s where the Six Stages of Digital Community Manning agrees, “Clearly, Engagement tool can help. It’s citizen expectations have a straightforward assessment of changed and local governments how well a local government is need to rise to those expecta- engaging citizens via its web- tions. Champions of digital based technology. Then it out- engagement finally have a lines the steps needed to comprehensive tool that solidi- improve interaction with its cit- fies the case for investment in izens.” civic media, citizen outreach and advanced web-based com- The 6 Stages of Digital munication tools.” Community Engagement online assessment guides To participate in the 6 Stages respondents through a series of of Digital Community questions that explore various Engagement online assess- elements of their government ment, click here or for more websites, ranging from fre- information, visit www.digital- quency of content updates to communityengagement.com or digital communication tools, call 888.228.2233. 618 Fort Riley Blvd. online services and advanced Manhattan, KS 66502 785-776-9740 95 The www.thepaintbucket.biz 39 Works Motorcraft oil and filter change, rotate and inspect four tires, inspect brake system, test battery, check air and cabin filters, check belts and hoses. Top off all fluids. Offer valid with coupon. Taxes extra. Expires 60 days from 4-1-12. Dick Edwards Ford Lincoln Mercury 7929 E. Highway 24, Manhattan, 785-776-4004 NewsNews MANHATTAN FREE PRESS - Thursday, May 10, 2012 44AA

Range 6 East of the 6th P.M., people in Riley think about the Riley County, Kansas, ½ cent sales tax. DUANE L. McKINNEY described as follows: (Editor’s Shrover stated the Riley City Broker-Appraiser-Inspector Manhattan Realty Services Note: Legal Description given) Council does not hear much APPRAISALS, SALES, Said tract contains 0.33 acres, about the issue, but they are PROPERTY MANAGEMENT more or less. McCulloh sec- concerned about the issue. onded. Carried 3-0. McCulloh moved to approve 116 S. 4th St, Suite 2 McCulloh moved to sign an the minutes of April 23, 2012 Manhattan, Ks 66502 ______Agreement with Lora D. Ingels as amended. Lewis seconded. Phone: 785 776-1010 for the Indigent Defense Panel Carried 3-0. Fax: 785 539-1026 in the amount of $4,514.00 per 9:00 Clancy Holeman, E-Mail: [email protected] month for the designated Counselor/Director of Admin- Administrative Attorney and istrative Services $4,198.00 per month for other Burk Krohe, Manhattan attorneys for 2012. Lewis sec- Mercury; and Rod Meredith, Now Leasing 1-4 Bedrooms onded. Carried 3-0. Assistant Public Works The Board of County Com- Director/Parks Director, attend- missioners signed Riley ed. County Personnel Action Holeman discussed the Forms for the following: Poyntz Avenue improvement REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT Derrick Allen, a new hire, as project. Holeman stated Riley a Seasonal Laborer, in the County will be assessed for the Public Works Department, at a Courthouse and the Courthouse CALL 537-7701 grade A step 1, at $10.44 per Plaza East Building. Holeman http://www.dremmanhattan.com/ hour. said there is no statute making Christopher Pake McNally, a Riley County exempt from spe- new hire, as a Seasonal cial assessments. JBS Home Repair and Service Laborer, in the Public Works Holeman discussed the Licensed, Insured Contractor. Department, at a grade A step 1, Public Health Advisory Board at $10.44 per hour. meeting. Holeman said the Specializing in maintenance and Scott McHenry, a new hire, board discussed the proposed repairs for Homes and Apartments. as a Seasonal Laborer, in the Charter Resolution. Holeman No job too small. Riley County Parks Department, at a grade A said the Board of County step 1, at $10.44 per hour. Commissioners needs to think Free estimates. Commission Minutes Jordan Perez, a new hire, as a about who they want to appoint Veteran owned. The Board of County year 2010. This results in a Seasonal Laborer, in the Public as board members. Holeman For Just Better Service, Commissioners decrease in tax dollars of Works Department, at a grade stated it will be an advisory Call 785-564-0364 Of Riley County, Kansas $93,735.76. McCulloh second- A step 1, at $10.44 per hour. board, which will not set policy ed. Carried 3-0. Matthew Meenen, a new or have legislative authority. The Regular meeting of the Lewis moved to sign the hire, as a Seasonal Laborer, in McCulloh said the Public Board of County Real Estate Tax Roll Correction the Public Works Department, Health Advisory Board wants Commissioners met at the for the City of Manhattan/ at a grade A step 1, at $10.44 to keep membership broad so a Riley Centre, Riley, Kansas Manhattan Town Center (204- per hour. wide range of people can be April 26, 2012 with the follow- 18-2-80-01-001.00-0) for tax Bryant Jones, a new hire, as included on the advisory board. ing members present: Alvan year 2011. This results in a a Seasonal Laborer, in the Holeman said the ½ cent Johnson, Chair; Dave Lewis, decrease in tax dollars of Public Works Department, at a sales tax information is now on Vice Chair; Karen McCulloh, $132,012.46. McCulloh sec- grade A step 1, at $10.44 per the Riley County website for Member; and Rich Vargo, onded. Carried 3-0. hour. the public. County Clerk. Lewis moved to approve a Wade Graham, a new hire, as Holeman said the Kansas 8:30 Public Comment & Permanent Easement with G. a Seasonal Laborer, in the Association of Counties (KAC) Business Meeting Darlene Buss Irrevocable Trust Public Works Department, at a notified counties the $900,000 Clancy Holeman, Counselor/ to layout, relocate, widen, or grade A step 1, at $10.44 per in Local Environmental Director of Administrative alter the public road known as hour. Protection Program (LEPP) Services; David Shrover, Riley Sherman Road solely for the Taylor Cox, a new hire, as a statewide funding has been City Council; and Burk Krohe, purpose of constructing a road Seasonal Laborer, in the Public eliminated by the House Manhattan Mercury, attended. and/or bridge project, described Works Department, at a grade Agricultural Budget Com-mit- Shrover stated Martha as follows: (Editor’s Note: A step 1, at $10.44 per hour. tee in the Kansas House of Powell provided the rolls. Legal Description given) Said Susan Bryan, a step change, Representatives. Meredith stated Riley tract contains 0.635 acres, more as a Customer Service 9:15 Rod Meredith, Assistant County has looked at the road or less, inclusive of 0.367 acres Representative II, in the Public Works Director/Parks projects in the City of Riley. of existing road right of way. County Treasurer’s Depart- Director Meredith said the County rec- McCulloh seconded. Carried 3- ment, at a grade H step 2, at Clancy Holeman, Counselor/ ommended patching the roads 0. $15.21 per hour. Director of Administrative prior to sealing them. Lewis moved to approve a Darcy Peterson, a step Services; and Burk Krohe, Lewis moved to sign a letter Temporary Construction change, as a Customer Service Manhattan Mercury, attended. of support for CASA’s applica- Easement with G. Darlene Buss Representative II, in the Meredith stated that the pro- Optical Perspectives tion to the Crime Victim’s Irrevocable Trust to layout, County Treasurer’s Depart- posed agreement with the US Assistance fund. McCulloh relocate, widen, or alter a cer- ment, at a grade H step 2, at Corps of Engineers will renew We’ve Moved to our New Location seconded. Carried 3-0. tain public road known as $15.21 per hour. a long standing agreement that Lewis moved to sign a letter Sherman Road, solely for the Kristal Brewer, a step provides the County access Larry Kluttz 930 Hayes Drive, Suite E. of support for the Riley County purpose of constructing a road change, as a Customer Service from Lakeside Heights sub- Certified Optician Manhattan, Kansas Child Exchange Visitation Representative II, in the division to Tuttle Creek Lake. and/or bridge project, described Owner Center – Sunflower Bridge as follows: a tract of land in the County Treasurer’s Depart- Meredith stated the purpose (CASA). McCulloh seconded. South Half (S1/2) of the ment, at a grade H step 2, at of the agreement is to continue (785)539-5105 Fax: (785)539-2324 $15.21 per hour. Carried 3-0. Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of See County page 6 Lewis moved to sign a letter Section 17, Township 8 South, McCulloh asked what the to Kevin Murray, Chief Court Range 6 East of the 6th P.M., Services Officer, concerning Riley County, Kansas, storage of personal gym equip- described as follows: ment in a public space. (Editor’s Note: Legal McCulloh seconded. Carried 3- Description given) Said tract 0. contains 0.19 acres, more or Lewis moved to sign the less; Real Estate Tax Roll Correction And a tract of land in the for the City of Manhattan/ North Half (N1/2) of the Manhattan Town Center (204- Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of 18-2-80-01-001.00-0) for tax Section 20, Township 8 South, Kansas State Bank A Part of Your Community Branches Manhattan—Westloop | ATM on site Manhattan—Aggieville | ATM on site 1010 Westloop Place 1101 Bluemont Avenue 785-587-4000 785-587-4000 Manhattan—Downtown | ATM on site Manhattan—East Hwy 24 | ATM on site 555 Poyntz Avenue Highway 24 & Green Valley Road 785-587-4000 785-587-4000 Junction City | ATM on site Wichita | ATM on site 6th & Webster Kellogg & Maize Road 785-762-5050 316-722-6665

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Visit NewsNews MANHATTAN FREE PRESS - Thursday, May 10, 2012 66AA KSU Installing Hearing Aid Giveaway From Local Business In celebration of May, Hearing Care Centers location, 2nd Green Roof Better Hearing Month and in mail to 467 E. Poyntz Ave., honor of their 25th anniver- Manhattan, KS 66502, or email An interdisciplinary team led goals of both projects is to sary, Hartland Hearing Care [email protected]. by Associate Professor R. Lee ascertain the hardiness of Centers is sponsoring a con- Please be sure to include con- Skabelund (LARCP), native and adaptive plants in test to give away 2 sets of tact information. For complete Landscape Architect Dea relatively shallow green roof digital hearing aids to two rules or entry form contact Brokesh (LARCP), Associate conditions,” Skabelund said. worthy individuals in our Hartland Hearing Care Centers. Professor R. Todd Gabbard “The lower roof will allow us community. Hartland Hearing Care (Architecture), and supervising to test plants in two very differ- To enter yourself or nomi- Centers is a family owned and Architect Wendy Ornelas will ent conditions. The new roof is nate someone else submit a operated business serving the be working together to install a more protected from both wind 500 word or less essay on Manhattan and surrounding new green roof on Seaton Hall and sun, but that makes the area how hearing loss has affect- communities for 25 years. at Kansas State University (K- quite a bit colder in winter than ed you, how receiving a set They have offices in State) on Tuesday, May 8, the upper roof. We want to find of hearing aids will impact Manhattan, Junction City, principle that the patient fessionals committed to pro- 2012. The project marks the the best plants for green roofs your life and why you are Marysville, Emporia and a always comes first. All of their viding their patients with a second prototype green roof to in Kansas, and in combination, deserving to win. You can service center in Seneca. They offices are staffed with highly lifetime of professional serv- be placed on the building. the two roofs will help make drop this off at any Hartland pride themselves on the age-old trained and caring hearing pro- ice. Early next week, the volunteer this possible.” team of faculty and students As an architecture professor, will be trained in green roof Gabbard is interested in study- installation techniques by a ing the positive effects of a representative of LiveRoof, one green roof on building energy of the green roof systems to be needs. “Green roofs can add to The Old Jarhead: “I’m Tired” incorporated in the project. The the insulative value of roofs,” I’ll be 63 soon. Except for name of Allah, because the pool together five miles to our tortured and murdered Marine 340 square foot space is situat- he said. “Plants provide shade, one semester in college when Qur’an and Shari’a law tells jobs. We also own a three-bed- Lt. Col. William Higgins in ed over a first floor roof on and the thickness of the soil jobs were scarce, and a six- them to. room condo where our daugh- Lebanon, or the Muslims who Seaton Hall’s West Wing. prevents solar radiation from month period when I was I believe “a man should be ter and granddaughter live. Our ran the blood-spattered Al “The first green roof is up at adding heat to the roof struc- between jobs, but job-hunting judged by the content of his carbon footprint is about 5% of Qaeda torture rooms our troops the top of the building, and is ture.” every day, I’ve worked, hard, character, not by the color of Al Gore’s, and if you’re green- found in Iraq, or the Muslims very hard to spot from the The team has gathered tem- since I was 18. Despite some his skin.” I’m tired of being er than Gore, you’re green who cut off the heads of ground,” Gabbard said. “This perature data from the rooms health challenges, I still put in told that “race doesn’t matter” enough. schoolgirls in Indonesia, one will be visible to anyone below the second green roof for 50-hour weeks, and haven’t in the post-racial world of I’m tired of being told that because the girls were walking through the first floor nearly a year, in anticipation of called in sick in seven or eight President Obama, when it’s all drug addicts have a disease, Christian. Then we’ll compare hall.” the green roof installation. As years. I make a good salary, but that matters in affirmative and I must help support and notes. British and American The team plans to study how the data collection proceeds, it I didn’t inherit my job or my action jobs, lower college treat them, and pay for the soldiers are the only troops in well sedums grown in will be compared to the control income, and I worked to get admission and graduation stan- damage they do. Did a giant history that civilians came to LiveRoof® Hybrid Green Roof conditions. A unique benefit of where I am. Given the econo- dards for minorities (harming germ rush out of a dark alley, for help and handouts, instead System modules from Roof green roofs is the protection it my, there’s no retirement in them the most), government grab them, and stuff white of hiding from in fear. Top Sedums LLC in creates for roofing materials sight, and I’m tired. Very tired. contract set-asides, tolerance powder up their noses while I’m tired of people telling Davenport, IA, and selected from sunlight degradation, I’m tired of being told that I for the ghetto culture of vio- they tried to fight it off? I don’t me that their party has a corner prairie grasses and forbs grown extending the durability of the have to “spread the wealth lence and fatherless children think Gay people choose to be on virtue and the other party by Applied Ecological roof. These benefits are of around” to people who don’t that hurts minorities more than Gay, but I damn sure think has a corner on corruption. Services, thrive on this west- interest to K-State as it plans have my work ethic. I’m tired anyone, and in the appointment druggies chose to take drugs. Read the papers—bums are bi- facing, part-sun, part-shade for the future. of being told the government of US Senators from Illinois. I And I’m tired of harassment partisan. And I’m tired of peo- rooftop. The space is surround- “Energy consumption and will take the money I earned, think it’s very cool that we from cool people treating me ple telling me we need bi-parti- ed on three sides by limestone repair are big parts of the uni- by force if necessary, and give have a black president and that like a freak when I tell them I sanship. I live in Illinois, walls and glass windows. versity’s budget, and will likely it to people too lazy or stupid a black child is doing her never tried marijuana. where the “Illinois Combine” Various climatic variables will only get larger as costs for to earn it. homework at the desk where I’m tired of illegal aliens of Democrats and Republicans be observed and recorded by energy and materials go up,” I’m tired of being told that I Lincoln wrote the emancipa- being called “undocumented has worked together harmo- the team, who also plan to Gabbard said. “These small have to pay more taxes to tion proclamation. I just wish workers,” especially the ones niously to loot the public for study building performance projects can illustrate the effec- “keep people in their homes.” the black president was Condi who aren’t working, but are years. And I notice that the tax benefits of green roofs, espe- tiveness of green roofs as a Sure, if they lost their jobs or Rice, or someone who believes living on welfare or crime. cheats in Obama’s cabinet are cially in regard to heating and practical and aesthetic solution got sick, I’m willing to help. more in freedom and the indi- What’s next? Calling drug bi-partisan as well. cooling. for new and existing roofs But if they bought vidual and less in an all-know- dealers, “Undocumented I’m tired of hearing wealthy Green roofs are complex across campus.” McMansions at three times the ing government. Pharmacists”? And, no, I’m athletes, entertainers and projects, involving experts Skabelund credits architec- price of our paid-off, $250,000 I’m tired of a news media not against Hispanics. Most of politicians of both parties talk- from a wide variety of fields. ture student Geoff Ekey for his condo, on one-third of my that thinks Bush’s fundraising them are Catholic and it’s been ing about innocent mistakes, Skabelund cultivated expertise involvement in the progression salary, then let the leftwing and inaugural expenses were a few hundred years since stupid mistakes or youthful from a number of departments of the project over the past Congresscritters who passed obscene, but that think Catholics wanted to kill me for mistakes, when we all know across campus, including year. Ekey took responsibility Fannie and Freddie and the Obama’s, at triple the cost, my religion. I’m willing to fast they think their only mistake Architecture, Regional and in preparing CAD drawings for Community Reinvestment Act were wonderful. That thinks track for citizenship any was getting caught. I’m tired of Community Planning, multiple reviews. Cole Henkle, that created the bubble help Bush exercising daily was a Hispanic person who can people with a sense of entitle- Architectural Engineering, another architecture student, them—with their own money. waste of presidential time, but speak English, doesn’t have a ment, rich or poor. Landscape Architecture, and initiated work on CAD draw- I’m tired of being told how Obama exercising is a great criminal record and who is Speaking of poor, I’m tired Horticulture. An important col- ings with assistance from land- bad America is by leftwing example for the public to con- self-supporting without family of hearing people with air-con- laborator and supporter of the scape architecture students, millionaires like Michael trol weight and stress, that on welfare, or who serves hon- ditioned homes, color TVs and project was the Division of Will Mann and Anne Denney, Moore, George Soros and picked over every line of orably for three years in our two cars called poor. The Facilities. Skabelund also during early phases of the proj- Hollywood entertainers who Bush’s military records, but military. Those are the citizens majority of Americans didn’t secured grant funding and in- ect. Other students, including live in luxury because of the never demanded that Kerry we need. have that in 1970, but we did- kind donations of materials and Valarie Thomas, Katie opportunities America offers. release his, that slammed Palin I’m tired of latte liberals and n’t know we were “poor.” The services. Danker Roofing of Whitford, Josh Farley and In thirty years, if they get their with two years as governor for journalists, who would never poverty pimps have to keep Manhattan donated labor and Aaron Johnson, explored how way, the United States will being too inexperienced for wear the uniform of the changing the definition of poor materials for the new roof this lower green roof might be have the religious freedom and VP, but touted Obama with Republic themselves, or let to keep the dollars flowing. underneath the green roof, and designed as part of their final women’s rights of Saudi three years as senator as poten- their entitlement-handicapped Diamond Roofing, also of project. Monitoring ideas were Arabia, the economy of tially the best president ever. kids near a recruiting station, I’m real tired of people who Manhattan, supplied a large considered as early as Spring Zimbabwe, the freedom of the Wonder why people are trashing our military. They and don’t take responsibility for portion of the green roof mate- 2008 by students working with press of China, the crime and dropping their subscriptions or their kids can sit at home, their lives and actions. I’m rials. Skabelund in K-State’s NRES violence of Mexico, the toler- switching to Fox News? Get a never having to make split-sec- tired of hearing them blame the Skabelund and Gabbard col- Capstone Projects Course. ance for Gay people of Iran, clue. I didn’t vote for Bush in ond decisions under life and government, or discrimination, laborated on the first green roof “As always, many parties and the freedom of speech of 2000, but the media and Kerry death circumstances, and bad or big-whatever for their prob- installed on Seaton Hall three have played an important role Venezuela. Won’t multicultur- drove me to his camp in 2004. mouth better people then them- lems. years ago on a small, south-fac- in bringing this project to alism be beautiful? I’m tired of being told that selves. Do bad things happen ing roof atop Seaton Hall West. fruition,” Skabelund said. I’m tired of being told that out of “tolerance for other cul- in war? You bet. Do our troops Yes, I’m damn tired. But I’m While the size of the new roof Islam is a “Religion of Peace,” tures” we must let Saudi sometimes misbehave? Sure. also glad to be 63. Because, is roughly the same as the first, when every day I can read Arabia use our oil money to Does this compare with the mostly, I’m not going to get to the environmental conditions dozens of stories of Muslim fund mosques and madrassa atrocities that were the policy see the world these people are are quite different. “The upper Have You men killing their sisters, wives Islamic schools to preach hate of our enemies for the last fifty making. I’m just sorry for my green roof is completely and daughters for their family in America, while no American years—and still are? Not even granddaughter. exposed to the elements – full Read “honor;” of Muslims rioting group is allowed to fund a close. So here’s the deal. I’ll let sun in both summer and winter, What The over some slight offense; of church, synagogue or religious myself be subjected to all the Robert A. Hall is a Marine and lots of wind,” said Muslims murdering Christian school in Saudi Arabia to teach humiliation and abuse that was Vietnam veteran who served Gabbard. “These are relatively Free Press and Jews because they aren’t love and tolerance. heaped on terrorists at Abu five terms in the Massachusetts harsh conditions for plant life.” “believers;” of Muslims burn- I’m tired of being told I must Ghraib or Gitmo, and the crit- state senate. “One of the experimental Said? ing schools for girls; of lower my living standard to ics can let themselves be sub- Muslims stoning teenage rape fight global warming, which ject to captivity by the victims to death for “adultery;” no one is allowed to debate. Muslims who tortured and of Muslims mutilating the gen- My wife and I live in a two- beheaded Daniel Pearl in itals of little girls; all in the bedroom apartment and car- Pakistan, or the Muslims who Festival A Big Success In Liberal Crafty Seniors Despite 96 degree weather Central Rocks.” Live entertain- Underground Salt Museum, on Saturday and cold tempera- ment was a constant in the Iola’s Fred Funston Home, and Plus tures and wind on Sunday, Northwest Kansas tent along Kansas Scenic Byways were more than five thousand people with Kansas games, popcorn, just a few of the hundreds of attended the 23rd annual and information. day trips ideas that were Kansas Sampler Festival in People tasted peppernuts shared. Liberal. from Newton and beef from A project of the Inman-based Mother’s Day Sale One hundred thirty commu- Scott City. They bought chil- Kansas Sampler Foundation, nities from around the state dren’s books from Tim Raglin the festival purpose is to pro- were represented in the nearly of Independence and metal art- vide the public a sample of 200 different exhibits that were work from Hugoton’s Roger what there is to see, do, hear, spread throughout Liberal’s Lynch. Kansas questions were taste, and buy in Kansas. Handmade Items! Light Park. delivered from a Stump by Foundation director Marci Festival-goers made stick Marci Penner. Lindsborg’s Penner said, “The purpose of horses in the Pottawatomie Swedish dancers, Native educating another part of the Great Prices! Great County tent, watched sheep American Spirit Dancer Dennis state about Kansas was accom- shearing in the Dickinson Rogers, and songs about plished in festive fashion. Gifts! County tent, petted kangaroos Kansas graced the stages. 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K-State got a solid outing from its starting pitcher as Joe Flattery (5-3) working seven-plus innings.

K-State’s Wade Hinkle led the Wildcats with four RBI in Saturday’s game, two of which came on this team-lead- ing ninth home run of the season.

K-State Sports Informtion State also drew six walks after was a good three days for us.” Youngdahl (2-1) worked around Jared King and Wade Hinkle seven on Friday and 16 on Hinkle and King each regis- leadoff singles in his first three combined for five hits and Saturday as the Wildcats tered RBI doubles as Hinkle hit innings to shut down the seven RBI as Kansas State com- recorded a team on-base per- a ball off the right-field wall to Mavericks. A leadoff single in pleted a weekend sweep of centage of .500 in the three- drive home a run in the first the fourth came around to score Nebraska Omaha with a 10-2 game set. On the mound, inning, while King sprayed a on a balk with two runners on victory Sunday afternoon at Kansas State tallied a 3.67 ERA two-run double down the left- base, but Youngdahl recorded a Tointon Family Stadium. over the weekend and struck out field line to complete a three- strikeout and a fly out to retire With the win, K-State 17 batters as opposed to just run sixth. The duo also tallied the side. improved to 22-27 on the sea- four walks. back-to-back sacrifice flies to Youngdahl, who was on a son and earned its first three- “We saw a lot more positives score a pair of Wildcat runs in predetermined pitch-count start, game sweep since early April. this week,” head coach Brad the third. worked around six hits and a The Mavericks fell to 12-35 Hill said. “It feels good to get King, who went 3-for-4 with walk with two strikeouts in a with the loss. the wins. It makes it a lot lighter four RBI in the series finale, career-long four innings of The Wildcats tallied double- coming to the ballpark. You can finished the series against UNO work. digit hits for the third-straight see guys a lot lighter in their 7-for-12 with four extra-base “He was kind of bend, don’t game and scored at least 10 runs step. The body language and hits and 11 RBI, the most RBI break,” Hill said. “He gave up a in back-to-back contests. K- posture was a lot better, so it by a Wildcat in a three-game lot of hits in a few innings, but series in Hill’s nine-plus sea- he continued to make pitches. sons at K-State. In the process, He was helped by two great the Wildcat center fielder plays from RJ (Santigate). I extended his hitting streak to six thought he pitched through games. adversity pretty well, but he “I thought Jared was really needs to continue to be aggres- mature this weekend,” Hill said. sive.” “He didn’t try to pull the ball a Another freshman, Nate lot. He just took his hits and Williams, came on in relief of RBI. That’s how you build your Youngdahl to toss three score- Gerardo Esquivel pitched the last two innings. resume with your stats. Guys less innings in his career-long get caught up with trying to put outing. The right-hander RBI ground out. contests beginning at 5 p.m., up power numbers, but it’s all allowed a pair of infield singles Nebraska Omaha starter while Saturday serves as Senior about getting on base and driv- and collected one strikeout. Cole Volkers (1-2) suffered the Night and Sunday is a Family ing runs in. I thought he was Senior right-hander Matt loss by allowing four runs on Day. To order tickets, fans can very mature. He just took his Applegate finished out the five hits with three walks and contact the K-State Athletics hits into left field and center game, allowing a run on one hit five strikeouts. The Mavericks Ticket office online at www.k- field. He had a good approach with a walk and a strikeout in were led at the plate by third statesports.com/tickets, by and a big weekend because of two innings of work. baseman Brady Hohl and short- phone at 1-800-221-CATS or at that.” After Hinkle’s double in the stop Scotty Donner with two the main ticket office inside Hinkle was 2-for-3 as he also first and the sacrifice flies in the hits apiece. Bramlage Coliseum. singled in the fifth and drove third, Jon Davis drove home a Kansas State returns to Friday’s game will be shown home a run on a ground out in run on a single up the middle in action next weekend, Friday throughout the state of Kansas the eighth. Kivett added two the fifth. The next inning, Jake through Sunday, as the on Cox Communication’s hits and walked twice, while he Brown made the score 5-1 on a Wildcats host Kansas in the Kansas 22 and in the Kansas tied his season best with three fielder’s choice before King’s Dillon’s Sunflower Showdown City area on MetroSports. The runs scored. two-run double. King and RJ at Tointon Family Stadium. game will also be carried on the Making his first career start, Santigate singled home runs in First pitch for all three games is five-station K-State Sports freshman left-hander Robert the eighth in between Hinkle’s slated for 6:30 p.m. A pregame Network. tailgate will be held prior to both Friday’s and Saturday’s

Saturday’s Gave Two Photos by Ben Brake

Big 12 record-tying six walks was recorded by K-State’s Tanner Witt (5) – en route to a 14-5 victory over Nebraska Omaha Saturday. Here Witt over slides third base but makes it back before the tag.