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Vol. 19 Number 43 An Award Winning Weekly Newspaper Thursday, April 14, 2011 Four Student Renters Sentenced To 15-Days By Jon A. Brake The City of Manhattan Codes Department, using the new Rental Inspection Editorial Program filed complaints in By Jon A. Brake Manhattan Municipal Court Tuesday, a Manhattan Municipal Court Judge sentenced against five student renters four young renters to 15-days in jail for violating the new last month. Rental Inspection Program. Another will stand trial on the Tuesday, four of the five charges. pled to the three charges But, Wait! This Ordinance was passed to rid the City of what each and were sentenced to some called “Slum Landlords” not to put students into jail with 15 days in jail. They were harden criminals. also put on probation for 9 Again we will say you can not give City officials this kind months and ordered to pay of power. Fifteen days in jail is excessive. fines of $50 court costs and Count 2 in part reads: “willfully, unlawfully, and inten- restitution. tionally ‘fail to keep a clean, sanitary and safe condi- The final person has had tion for that part of the dwelling unit’”. If a renter his case set to go to trial on wants to live like a slob that is between him or her and May 17th. the Landlord. It should not be part of a rental inspection There were three com- program. plaints filed in Court. Count 3 in part reads: “willfully, unlawfully, and Count 1: “That on or intentionally ‘fail to keep doors and hardware in good about March 22, 2011, the condition.’” What? Local Attorney Joe Knopp served in the Kansas House of Representatives from 1980 above named defendant How can any Judge send someone to Jail for 15-days to 1988. He has helped many get elected to local and state office. within the corporate limits of on these two Counts? The Ordnance is un-needed and so the above named City and is any Judge that would consider these Counts. State, did then and there in Yes, Count 1 deals with damage to property. That is a violation of the ordinances problem for the Landlord. But the State of Kansas gives Joe Knopp’s of said City willfully, unlaw- the Landlord the right to go into State Court to get resti- fully, and intentionally tution. Again the City Ordinance is not necessary. ‘cause the unit to fail the Election Thoughts rental inspection due to tenant damage to the prop- code violations read like dry chute door on the erty’; said offense occurred this: upstairs landing.” At the outset, I must com- apartments and big box $100,000? $75,000? Any • #11 - “Housekeeping • #37 - “repair the hole in plement any public official retail strip. (Did this amount on or about 4:00 pm at 1818 money the city received Fairchild Avenue. Issue - The bathroom needs the wall behind the door of who serves the public and to a $13 million dollar “give from Dial could have Count 2: “That on or to be cleaned, sink, shower, the SE upstairs bedroom.” stands for election. I can’t be away” to Dial?) bought other property critical of the past commis- The development agree- about March 22, 2011, the floor, toilet. All surfaces.” • #39 - “Repair the door around downtown for park- frame of the SE upstairs bed- sion, because John Matta and ment provided that the city ing. No such luck. above named defendant • #12 - “Housekeeping room.” Wynn Butler could not have would be financially At a minimum, the city within the corporate limits of Issue - The kitchen needs to been elected without the responsible if the project did could have just asked that the above named City and be cleaned, walls, floor, • #40 - “Replace the miss- actions of Bruce Snead, Jim not generate enough tax rev- the current contract be State, did then and there in counter tops. All surfaces.” ing cover on the doorbell Sherow and Jayme Morris enue to pay the bonds. As enforced. Tell Dial to pull violation of the ordinances • #15 - “The main floor located on the wall of the Hardeman over the past year. one small part of the devel- up their big boy pants and of said City willfully, unlaw- bedroom door is detached upstairs landing or remove it If we are not happy with the opment agreement, Dial do what they promised. fully, and intentionally ‘fail from the bottom hinge.” if it is inoperable.” past commissioners, we can promised to make payments Instead city staff recom- to keep a clean, sanitary • #16 - “Repair the door • #41 - “The smoke alarm only blame ourselves in 2011 (and thereafter) if mended and the commission and safe condition for that frame and door latching at the top of the basement because we elected them or Lot 10 was not valued at voted to forgive the con- part of the dwelling unit, mechanism in the main floor stairs does not work when we did not vote and allowed $8.4 Million. Dial signed tractual obligation that Dial rooming unit, housekeep- bedroom.” tested.” someone else elect them. the deal. The city commis- owed to the people of ing unit or premises which • #17 - “Reattach the metal • #43 - “ Repair or remove Actions taken at the last sion approved it. Manhattan. they occupy or control.” tack strip used to secure the the loose tile on the floor of two city commission meet- Now five years later, it Count 3: “That on or carpet in the entryway of the the basement toilet room.” ings are symbolic of the past appears that the Lot 10 proj- I can’t recall any other about March 22, 2011, the main floor bedroom.” • #48 - “The cover to the 10 years of the current staff ect, as Dial had originally contractual obligation just above named defendant • # 19 - “Repair the hole in furnace needs to be put back and commission’s agenda. proposed is not financially being written off. When within the corporate limits of the east wall of the main on.” Last Tuesday night the com- feasible. This becomes a Colbert Hills got under- floor bedroom.” • #50 - “The washing mission agreed to refurbish a real problem for Dial. They the above named City and charged for water as a result State, did then and there in • #21 - “Living Room - machine is plugged into an baseball field in City Park. A must come up with $50,000 of the City’s negligence, the violation of the ordinances Repair the hole in the west extension cord. This will private citizen agreed to pay a year until there is a devel- City did not say, “We made half of the cost, but the city opment with a value of $8.4 of said City willfully, unlaw- wall.” need to be unplugged, exten- the mistake. We forgive you. sion cords cannot be used in did not have the money to million or more. You don’t have to pay the fully, and intentionally ‘fail • #22 - “Living Room - place of permanent wiring. pay for renovations without contractual obligation for to keep doors and hard- Repair the hole in the ceil- bonding the project for 10 McCullough Develop- water.” Unfortunately for ware in good condition.” ing.” There is an outlet that can be years and pledging to repay ment comes to the rescue. the K-State donors at In a letter dated March 23, • #26 - “The upstairs SW used to the right of the the bonds with money from a McCullough agrees to build Colbert Hills, the city forced 2011 to the Owner and bedroom door handle is bro- dryer.” fund that the state of Kansas a large complex at the cor- them to pay. However, for Agent of 1818 Fairchild ken.” The Rental Inspection controls. Manhattan now has ner of 4th and Leavenworth the rich guys from Nebraska Ave., Inspector Justin Befort • #27 - “Housekeeping Program was intended to get bonded everything from the with “one or two commer- the city agreed to forgive listed 55-code violations. Issue - Clean the upstairs rid of all of what some called downtown and Discovery cial leases and apartments them in excess of $50,000 Most of the violations were bathtub and recaulk between “Slum Landlord” in Center to pools and zoos and with 125 to 127 bedrooms.” for 2011 and future obliga- against the five tenants. the bathtub and the tub sur- Manhattan. even the repair of a ballpark. Unfortunately for down- tions of unknown amounts. The inspector also found round.” The program was passed Our bonded indebtedness of town parking, the new There is no job creation in (one of the violations) that • #33 - “Repair the hole in by Mayor Bruce Snead and the city has gone from $50 McCullough complex will this tax break for Dial. It is a five unrelated people were the wall on the east wall of Commissioners James E. million in 2000 to $250 mil- be built with only 71 park- pure and simple gift for living at the residence. They the NE upstairs bedroom.” Sherow, Loren J. Pepperd lion in 2011. Give away, bor- ing spaces. This complex some guys who will soon have 30-days to have no • #34 - “Repair the door and Jayme Morris- row, tax, and spend sums it will provide less than three sell their property interests more than four living in the frame on the NE upstairs Hardeman over the objec- up. parking spaces for every in Manhattan. They will go house. bedroom.” tions of Loren Pepperd. Bob five residents/bedrooms, back to Omaha laughing all Some of the fifty-five • #35 - “Repair old laun- Strawn recused himself. The second symbolic and no additional parking of the way at what chumps action took place at a special for married couples that we have been. meeting called during Spring have two cars and live in a Break on March 22. At that one-bedroom apartment, This vote to give Dial Bioscience Hires Forensic Auditor meeting the Manhattan City guests and for the commer- another $50,000 is symbol- commission had an item cial leases. Other developers ic of the city’s inability to By Gene Meyer or fraud that Carlin previously and state and local govern- called, “Amend Minimum would be required to have at protect the public through- KansasReporter dismissed as politically moti- ments as well as corporations Assessment Agreement for least a parking space for out this entire North End TOPEKA, Kan. - The vated. Carlin reiterated in his seeking forensic audits. Lot 10.” The city commis- each bedroom, and some development process. Kansas Bioscience Authority, letter Monday that no one at the Monday's move does not sat- sion gave Dial another extra spaces for guests and We have elected new under fire from Kansas Senate Authority has approached isfy requirements that $50,000 gift. (Bob Strawn additional parking space on commissioners John Matta, committee members question- directors or senior executives Brownback set Friday for what was the only one to vote no.) top of that for the commer- Wynn Butler and Rich ing its spending habits and there with allegations of crimi- he described as an independent To understand the absurdi- cial leases. Jankovich to deal with these Gov. Sam Brownback for nal or fraudulent activity. forensic audit that is not con- ty of this action, we need So, the city made a giant tough problems. It must secretiveness, said Monday it Authority officers since have trolled by the Authority, said some background. In 2006, concession to McCullough reassure them to know that has hired a Wichita forensic disclosed that their firm, based Sherriene Jones-Sontag, the the city made a prudent deal. and Dial in order to get the the people of Manhattan are auditing team "in response to ... in Olathe, also is the subject of governor's press secretary. The development contract project going. But Dial behind them. Rich Janko- concerns about public confi- an investigation by the Johnson between the city of wanted more. It also wanted dence." County district attorney's Brownback had requested vich has two years to show Bioscience Authority chair- audits done by state-chosen Manhattan and Dial provid- to be relieved of its 2011 that his radio ad’s are true office. ed that the city would con- and unknown future con- man and former Kansas Gov. The Wichita team is a unit of specialists, selected with help when he said, “I get it.” John Carlin, said in a letter to by Kansas Attorney General demn private property tractual obligations. BKD LLP, the nation's 10th Jim Sherow and Loren Brownback Monday that the largest auditing services Derek Schmidt, and also that (retailers, apartment com- What was the quid pro Pepperd have two years to firm, which uses tax dollars to the Authority allow a cabinet- plex owners) on the north quo for the city? The city provider and, according to show us that they have underwrite investments in Carlin's letter, has previously level observers' team headed end property for $17 million could have asked for a lump heard the message from the emerging biotech companies, worked on behalf the U.S. by Agriculture Secretary Dale and sell it to Dial for $4 mil- sum payment. Pick a num- voters and that they also get had hired BKD LLP, to investi- Justice Department, the FBI, Rodman to monitor operations lion so Dial could build ber. $250,000? Maybe it. gate claims of potential waste there.

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With every purchase you get 100 Ahearn points. Drive the future. NewsNews MANHATTAN FREE PRESS - Thursday, April 14, 2011 22AA Obituaries Kansas with his family by his Rhineland and Central Europe. loved to travel and see the Steven E. Guillen of Topeka, honors will follow in the Joaquin B. side. He was awarded the European country by car and took the KS and David A. Guillen of Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan. He was born on August 20, African Middle Eastern family on many road trips Kansas City, MO; a daughter: A Parish Vigil with rosary Guillen 1918 in Salina, Kansas the son Campaign Medal; 1 Silver and across the western United Teresa Guillen Carter of will be at 6:00 p.m. on of Jose and Catalina 1 Bronze Service Star; States. He was a very hard Mission Viejo, CA, 9 grand- Thursday April 14, 2011 at the (Villalobos) Guillen. Joaquin American Defense Services worker who could not sit still children: Shawnie Hays, Tyla Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen worked as a union carpenter for Medal; Bronze Arrowhead; for long. He enjoyed being Guillen, Esteban Guillen, Funeral Home with a visitation Dunn Construction in Kansas WWII Victory Medal and busy with projects around the Antonio Carter, Dianna to follow until 7:30 p.m. City, MO for seven years, then American Campaign Medal. house and yard. Ginther, Michael Guillen, In lieu of flowers memorial from 1957 until his retirement On November 17, 1945, he He was a member of Seven Daniel Guillen, Andrew contributions may be made to in 1983, he was a civil service was united in marriage to Sara Dolors Catholic Church, VFW Guillen and Christina the Seven Dolors Catholic worker at Fort Riley for the Silva. This union was blessed and American Legion, all of Fernandez and 10 great-grand- Church or to the Alzheimer’s Post Engineers Maintenance with 4 children: Luis J., Steven Manhattan, Kansas. children. He is also survived by Disease Association and left in Carpenter Shop. E., David A. and Teresa. He was preceded in death by many nieces, nephews, cousins care of the Yorgensen-Meloan- Joaquin served in the US Joaquin was a devoted hus- his parents, 2 brothers: Joseph and friends. Londeen Funeral Home 1616 Army from 1941 until 1945 in band, father, grandfather, great- V. Guillen and Alfred Guillen Mass of Christian Burial will Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, the Service Batery 383rd Field grandfather and friend. He and 2 sisters: Erlinda Silva and be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday April Kansas 66502. Joaquin B. Guillen of Artillery Battalion during loved visiting with his extend- Josephine Garibay. 15, 2011 at Seven Dolors Online condolences may be Manhattan, age 92, died WWII. He fought in battles in: ed family members and was Survivors include his wife Catholic Church with Father left for the family by clicking Sunday April 10, 2011 at the Sicily, Naples, Foggia, Rome, always happy to lend a hand to Sara of Manhattan; sons: Luis Joseph S. Popelka as Celebrant. "send condolences" on this Via Christi Village, Manhattan, Arno, Southern France, anyone who needed help. He J. Guillen of Wamego, KS, Interment with full military page.

near Archerwill, Saskatchewan, ended, he returned to Saskatoon where he rose to company pres- 1998, Harold was joined by a Harold Westberg and his wife Harold A. far from conveniences such as and the University of ident. In Salina, Harold and former college friend Helen Michele of Shawnee, KS, and paved roads and plumbing. He Saskatchewan where he met Margaret raised their three (Grace) Hardy Day in five grandchildren, Lindsey, Westberg travelled by horse to attend a Margaret E. McLean. Margaret, sons, Robert Neil, Steven Armstrong , Iowa. They Megan, Brian, Gabe and Harold Arnason “Wes” one room schoolhouse heated at the time, was working for the McLean and James Harold. In enjoyed a life together until Maggie. Westberg, age 87, of Manhattan by a pot-bellied stove. He was a Royal Canadian Mounted 1978, he took a similar position Grace moved to Springfield , Memorial services will be , died April 7, 2011 at good student, finishing high Police who always get their with Henson Manufacturing in Missouri in 2009 for health rea- held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, April Meadowlark Hills Retirement school at the age of 16. man. Harold and Margaret mar- Cedar Falls, Iowa . In 1980, he sons. Harold moved to 15th, at the First Presbyterian Community, Manhattan, KS. Harold received his Bachelor ried in September of 1945. became the president of Arts Meadowlark Hills, Manhattan, Church in Armstrong, Iowa. He was born August 31, 1923, of Engineering at the In 1948, he attended Kansas Way Manufacturing, Kansas in 2010. Private family inurnment will in Star City, Saskatchewan, University of Saskatchewan, in State University to work on his Armstrong, Iowa. He retired Harold’s passion throughout be in Ellisboro, Canada, at a Canada, the son of Jalmer Emil 1946. His university studies Master's degree in Mechanical from Arts Way in 1991. his life, besides his family, faith later date. and Sigurlyn Gudrun were interrupted during WWII Engineering. While at KSU, he Harold and Margaret trav- and work, was the game of golf. Online condolences may be (Arnason) Westberg. while he served in the Royal took a position with Wyatt eled extensively during retire- For Harold, golf was equal parts left for the family by clicking on Harold grew up on a farm Canadian Navy. When the war Manufacturing, Salina, Kansas, ment. After Margaret passed in social interaction, competition, "Send Condolences" on this therapy and exercise. He contin- page. She was born on April 14, her and she was always there 10:30 a.m. at the Seven Dolors ued his daily round of golf well Memorial contributions may Kathleen 1932 in Denver, Colorado the for them. Catholic Church, with Father into his 80’s when he finally lost be made to the First daughter of Edward and Mary She had many loving and Joseph S. Popelka as celebrant. his drive. Presbyterian Church in Payne Elizabeth (Dawson) Cawley. supportive friends and she will Private inurnment will be held He was preceded in death by Armstrong, Iowa, for the Kathleen graduated from be greatly missed by all. in the Sunrise Cemetery in his parents and two siblings, Harold Westberg Memorial Greeley High School in Kathleen is survived by her 6 Manhattan. Vernon and Joyce Westberg. Fund. Contributions may be left Greeley, Colorado in 1950. children: Robert Payne and his There will be a Christian Survivors include three sons, in care of the Yorgensen- After high school she attended wife Amy of Corpus Christi, Wake Service held on Sunday Robert Neil Westberg and his Meloan-Londeen Funeral Kansas State University. Texas, Lisa Frey and her hus- April 12, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. at wife Jan of Manhattan, KS, Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, On September 5, 1953 she band Russell of Garden City, the Yorgensen-Meloan- Steven McLean Westberg of Manhattan, KS 66502 . was united in marriage to Kansas, Janet Payne-Brown Londeen Funeral Home. Pullman, WA, and James Robert Eugene Payne in and her husband Donald of Online condolences maybe Marysville, Kansas. He preced- Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, left for the family by clicking ed her in death on February 14, Kevin Payne and his wife on "Send Condoleces" on this 2007. Shelia of Cheney, Washington, page. Kathleen was an active Valerie Wickstrum and her hus- Memorial contributions are member of the Seven Dolors band Garen of Harrisonville, suggested to the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan. Missouri, and Mary Womiche Catholic Church, the She was a long time volunteer of Kansas City, Missouri. Manhattan Public Library, or to at the Catholic Budget Shop Additional survivors include the American Lung and was a member of many dif- her sister Mary Ann Rossi of Association. Contributions Kathleen Payne, age 78, of ferent church organizations. Greeley, Colorado, and 18 maybe left in care of the Manhattan died Tuesday April Kathleen enjoyed playing grandchildren and 6 great- Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen 5, 2011 at the Mercy Regional bridge with her card group, grandchildren. Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Health Center in Manhattan traveling, and reading. Her A Memorial Mass was held Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas following a short illness. family was very important to on Monday April 11, 2011 at 66502. Barbara A. Hedgcoth, age Texas she was united in mar- grandchildren: Olivia and Barbara A. 73, of Manhattan, Kansas, died riage to her soul mate, Charlie Alyssa Carson, Marley Sunday morning, April 10, Hedgcoth, Jr. He preceded her McClelland and Karissa Hedgcoth 2011, at the Mercy Regional in death in October of 2002. Russell. Health Center in Manhattan. She is survived by a family At her request, no funeral or She was born on December who loves her very much: memorial services will be held. 17, 1937, in Dallas, Texas the daughter: Kelli Anderson and On-line condolences may be daughter of Billy and Pauline her husband Bill of Umatilla, left for the family at this web- (Branom) Graham. She grew Florida; daughter: Kim Mallon site by clicking on "Send up in the Dallas area but lived of Douglass, Kansas; and son: Condolences." most of her life in Manhattan. Michael Hedgcoth and his wife In lieu of flowers memorial Fall, Football Barbara was a homemaker. Rachael of Overland Park, contributions may be made to She lived her life with a special Kansas. Also surviving are ten the Hedgcoth Biochemistry and zest and a profound love of grandchildren: Bridget Graduate Scholarship Account. family. Barbara was a wonder- McClelland, Amber Shelton, Contributions may be left in FURNACES ful mother who loved her chil- Samantha and Brooke care of the Yorgensen-Meloan- dren, grandchildren and great Goodson, Kacie, Kristin, Kiley Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 grandchildren. and Shane Mallon and Austin Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Be sure your furnace is ready! On June 20, 1956, in Dallas, and Evan Hedgcoth. Four great Kansas 66502. Fall Furnace Service Special of Manhattan, died April 10, for several years for Ford Online condolences may be Includes: Ralph E. 2011, at Mercy Regional Aerospace and then for Kansas left for the family by clicking • 1” Poly Filter • 20pt. inspection of unit Wasmer Health Center in Manhattan. State University as a computer on "Send Condolences" on this • Labor - up to 1 hour (includes driving time locally) He was born December 15, specialist. page. Just $59 1953, in Albuquerque, New Ralph loved spending time Memorial contributions may Mexico, the son of Ralph on his computer. be made to the American Pre Season Sale Prices on Energy Efficient York Furnaces Eugene and Betty Jean (Dye) Survivors include one son, Diabetes Association. Wasmer. Randolph E. Wasmer of Contributions may be left in Ralph graduated from high Bedford, Texas. care of the Yorgensen-Meloan- HENTON school in Lansing, Kansas, and Cremation is planned with Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 with his Associates degree graveside services to be held at Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS Plumbing & Air Conditioning, Inc. from Wichita State University. a later date at the Kansas 66502. 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Redoing much of the ous expenditures of $51 mil- ect has returned to common IT ly 500 calls that came through 28. During the week of January TOPEKA, Kan. – Cleaning computer coding for the new lion. fundamentals through analysis, during the middle of January. 15, there were as many as house at the Kansas program seemed like a possi- But Brownlee said because stabilization of the new system Much of the call center 24,000 forced disconnects per Department of Labor will save bility. of poor management and lack platforms and design of the improvement, according to day of people trying to call in to $10.4 million and bump up the But an outside technology of accountability, it would have program. Additionally, refusing Brownlee, came simply file a claim. completion date for a new com- support contractor hired by been hard to even meet those to roll out a new system com- because there a more people on The old management at the puter system to manage unem- Brownlee, Olathe based IT21, goals under the old way of ponent until its run the gamut the phones, and they are better call center is gone, with fresh ployment taxes by five months, came in and said they have cor- doing things. of tests has resulted in no errors trained to resolve issues in the leadership brought up from the officials reported Friday. rected 64 errors so far, with “They were communicating in the new code work. first call. Now, as many as 70 ranks of the people working the The ongoing improvements another 35 corrections ready to they would finish by November “We got all the baloney out Labor Department representa- phones, who say the job is eas- to the department’s computer roll out. The final completion but there was no way they of the way,” Hasslinger said. tives are available to help file ier now for them and their co- systems also is freeing for the whole system is sched- could have, it just was not “We applied normal IT devel- unemployment claims by workers. resources to help streamline uled for June, and the project truthful or factual,” Brownlee opment practices and we’re a phone. Fewer than 20 were “Before when they came in, phone systems that unem- will need about $600,000 in said. stickler for the rules—it doesn’t sometimes available to take it was hard to do their job, they ployed Kansans use to apply additional funds, according to Former Labor Secretary Jim go out until it is done testing.” calls before. were getting yelled at by angry for jobless benefits, department Bob Hasslinger, with IT21. Garner said previously that the In part, correcting errors in “That was another manage- claimants who couldn’t get officials said. That’s different from the sit- project was moving along with the system also has lessened ment issue that had to be through for weeks, or the hold When new leadership took uation in the Labor Department good work from the contrac- the burden on the call center attended to, previously there times were excessively long,” over the Labor Department in that IT21 and Brownlee said tors. that helps out of work Kansans were not enough people said Lindsay Olson, a manager January, state Labor Secretary they encountered. The new "The companies were deliv- file unemployment claims. answering the phones,” at the call center. “But now Karin Brownlee said she wasn’t computer system upgrade, ering, they were actually get- Brownlee said in a news con- Brownlee said. “It’s really hard they’re excited to come to sure how much work from a which is designed to automate ting stuff done and making the ference at the Department of to be a call center if you don’t work, they’re happy to come to seven year, $51 million project all the unemployment tax project happen, I didn’t see any Labor headquarters Friday take calls.” work, they’re smiling and to upgrade the computer sys- reporting for Kansas employ- problem,” Garner said in an afternoon that as of last week, More people available to they’re here to help the tem could be salvaged. The ers, was scheduled to finish in interview on March 25. the agency is taking slightly take calls eased the stress on claimants.” work already completed was November and cost an addi- But according to Bob fewer than 3,000 calls per day. the phone system, resulting in Most hurdles Now Behind Legislative Website Update By Rachel Whitten page. bills. From the late 1960s until prepared as much as they Often, user mistakes from a experience, pull the vendor off KansasReporter Users were also frustrated the 2010 session, bill writers should have been in training lack of training within the new and rely on staff,” he said. TOPEKA, Kan. – Frustration because fiscal notes, the leg- used scissors, glue sticks, print- and understanding,” Heiman system caused those delays. Right now, Heiman said he’s marked the beginning weeks of islative footnotes explaining ing presses and lots of paper to said. “As they were drafting, if Other issues stemmed from too preparing the system to ensure the 2011 legislative session as what a bill might cost taxpay- manually draft legislation and they were doing things outside much automation within the it can handle tracking every lawmakers, lobbyists, staff, ers, were not available either. add in the amendments that fol- the design of the system, it system. aspect of the omnibus bill the media and constituents logged After receiving word of the lowed. The bills were added to would not function the way it “You have to find the bal- legislature will produce in the on to a new $11 million central problem, Legislative Computer the old website separately. was supposed to and caused ance where the computer helps veto session starting April 27. computer system that was prac- Services identified and fixed an But this session, those anti- frustration.” you but doesn’t get in your “It’s going to take a lot of tically unusable. error in the computer code quated methods were aban- To work around that prob- way,” Heiman said. “If the computing power to capture it The massive upgrade which automatically puts up doned. Instead, the revisors, lem, an outside group of trained computer is getting in your way and keep it synced in the right impaired many parts of the fiscal notes with the bills. who provide legal consultation, specialists was assigned to load then it becomes a problem with order,” he said. lawmaking process. Many times, a bill that could bill drafting services and assis- bills onto the new system for the design itself.” Despite the problems, Rep. Legislative revisors ran into be read on a computer wouldn’t tance in legislative procedural the duration of the session, He added that he feels the McLeland, who retired from problems using the system to open up on a smart phone or matters, started using a new until the rest of the staff can system is just now arriving at the IT industry, said he thinks draft bills into formal language. other mobile device. So a new internal system to electronical- receive the same training. the perfect mix of automation the system will be an asset in Lawmakers had a hard time converter that could make bills ly write, track and update each Trouble in the chambers and manual input. the future. amending the bills or seeing and other documents readable of the hundreds of pieces of Meanwhile, another zone “Now we are much better “We are going to have one of how they were changing as on those devices had to be legislation dealt with by both within the new system off, so we go into 2012 session the best systems in the nation debate progressed. Lobbyists developed. chambers each session. A simi- designed for use by legislators and I’m in much better shape and in another year when we couldn't watch them to see Although tests on the new lar system for use by the caused irritation because than I would be if I had to do it get it fully implemented it’s changes being made that were system were conducted before Legislative Research amendments sometimes took a in 2012,” he said. going to be great,” McLeland important to their clients. the launch, it’s very hard to Department, the Capitol’s fiscal long time to come up. That Time, money, effort said. “The big disappointment Troubles started on January replicate the demands of a real analysis arm, has not been meant waiting for them from The upgrade to the website was user interfaces and the 11, as the new Kansas legislative session said legisla- rolled out yet. the Revisor’s office, causing and the internal system has pieces that should ha have been Legislature website launched tive chief information technol- Hitches in the new system delays in both chambers. been in the works for about there were missing.” simultaneously with the start of ogy officer Don Heiman quickly became apparent, in Additionally, the slow addition eight years, McLeland said. In designing the new system, the session. Users found many “Once you get live you can part because too few people of bills and amendments to the The improvements were pro- IT specialists wrote more than services they’d employed see all the different subtleties were trained to run it properly, website impeded some law- jected to cost more than $13 875,000 lines of custom code to before on the old website miss- and movement of what happens Heiman said. Revisors used to makers trying to keep up with million, but budget cuts in the fulfill roughly 7,000 require- ing or incomplete--session cal- in a session and can see where the old way of writing bills in what was up for debate on the last few years have trimmed ments and detailed design spec- endars, copies of bills, legisla- functionality needs to be text editors, such as Word floor. that number by $2 million. ifications placed on the tive rosters and more. adjusted,” Heiman said. Perfect or Microsoft Word “When we’re sitting on the Heiman said he has a staff of upgrade. To put that in per- Those issues continued until Those problems, apparent to would then try to copy and House floor, we want to be able nine, plus contractors. After the spective, electronics industry February 20, when the website casual users of the system and paste the contents into the new to pull up an amendment and a 2012 session, the contractors magazine EE Times reports received a new “skin,” or new dependent staff alike, were just online system editor, which copy of the bill,” said Rep. Joe will be released, and his team that a million lines of code look and feel, which made nav- the surface. often proved incompatible. McLeland, a Republican from will be in charge of maintaining would fill up 18,000 pieces of igation to those missing com- Leaving the 60s behind “The system was behaving Wichita and chair of the Joint the system. paper. ponents easier through drop The system upgrade also the way it was supposed to Committee on Information “We’ll bring new staff down menus on the top of the changed the way revisors wrote behave; we did not have people Technology. through the session to have Kansas Board of Ed Member May Seek Prosecutor By Gene Meyer state Attorney General's office over board decisions. violated the act, I would could help support threatened Commissioner Dianne KansasReporter alleging that other board mem- Mark Ferguson, the board encourage him to file an allega- programs. DeBacker said she'd only seen TOPEKA, Kan. - An outspo- bers violated Kansas open attorney with whom those tion with the Shawnee County Chappell said again Tuesday the numbers Chappell ques- ken Kansas State Board of meeting laws during meetings members met, said he believed attorney or the attorney gener- - and board members disputed - tioned less than 24 hours before Education member who con- with a board attorney regard the meetings complied with al, so that we can get an inter- that he always identifies those the board's April meeting start- tends other board members are Chappell's often outspoken open meetings rules that are pretation on this," Ferguson stated opinions as his own. ed Tuesday and needed more trying to improperly stifle his criticism of school spending. formally spelled out in the said. Also, "these are real num- time to look into the situation. dissenting views said Tuesday "They've done this three Kansas Open Meetings Act The disagreement stems bers. Let's not hide them from Some of the subscription he may ask Kansas prosecutors times in the last three years, because, in effect, the other from criticism that a majority the public," he said. money includes funds spent on to investigate his complaint. and I won't be bullied," board members were asking of the board members voiced Chappell also asked the continuing education required Walt Chappell, who has rep- Chappell said Tuesday after their attorney for guidance on March 8 leveled at Chappell board to consider why, during to keep department staff mem- resented urban Wichita on the board members voted 7-2 to procedures and processes to for, they contend, implying he the current stretch of lean edu- bers' professional certifications board since 2008, said he reject his proposal to amend follow. was speaking for the board in cation budgets in Kansas, the current, and some of the travel planned to file a complaint with previous meeting minutes to Those members' and testimony before state legisla- state Department of Education money pays for on site visits to either the Shawnee County dis- more fully reflect minority Chappell's philosphical differ- tors and other forums. Chappell was continuing to spend almost Kansas schools staff members trict attorney in Topeka or the arguments offered in debates ences frequently have been frequently has said that he $416,000 a year for member- must make to do their jobs, debated in open forums at the believes financial records com- ship dues to professional organ- department officials say. board including most recently piled by the Kansas State izations, and more than "But Walt raises some very during last month's meeting, Department of Education show $889,000 for travel expenses, legitimate questions," Kansas Judges when the latest closed door that Kansas schools - which all with very little readily DeBacker said. "The larger executive session they called claim they'll suffer badly in apparent explanation of what issue is that we are looking at appeared to trigger Chappell's proposed state funding cuts - precisely the money was spent everything we do here, as are Seek Public's Help complaint Ferguson said. are holding as much as $776 for. our school districts, to cut costs By Rachel Whitten The Blue Ribbon "If he (Chappell) believes we million in unspent reserves that Kansas Education as much as we can." KansasReporter Commission consists of 25 TOPEKA, Kan. – A task- lawyers, legislators and com- force assigned to examine the munity members from around state’s judicial system and Kansas. They will examine the come up with improvements state’s judicial system and pres- announced Monday it will hold ent their findings and sugges- 19 public meetings to gather tions to the Supreme Court public input. later this year. 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Liggett 3Pack - $10.95 Every Morning!! NewsNews MANHATTAN FREE PRESS - Thursday, April 14, 2011 44AA Intervention Failure in Washington: Editorial Budgets, Addicts and Enablers I feel two percent happier The recent budget deadline Republicans were like “Nazis,” of-control budget. Republicans Kansas Broadcasting today, as that is the amount of was the golden opportunity for were common rebukes from the are going to have to step up Association’s 2008, 2009, 2010 the 2011 federal budget that has Republicans to take a stand for money-addicted left. These their game. They made a prom- and 2011 award-winning radio been trimmed by the recent the American people and truly statements were vile and untrue ise to the American people, and program, Conscience of political negotiations that avert- reduce government spending. If but they were to be expected. voters are watching closely and Kansas airing on KSDB ed a government shutdown. it were to be done, it would You might say it was the taking names for the elections Manhattan 91.9 FM, Here are the numbers: the CBO have to be accomplished “drugs” (money) talking. The in 2012. It’s time for www.ibbetsonusa.com. For estimates that our spending for against the vehement opposi- idea of cutting spending to any Washington to “dry out” and interviews or questions, please 2011 will be $3.7 trillion. tion of the Democratic Party. degree literally gives liberals start spending responsibly. contact him at Congressional leaders have just This was truly an intervention the shakes but that is standard Paul A. Ibbetson is a former [email protected]. taken the nation through a gut- moment. Republicans had the fare for interventions. Chief of Police of Cherryvale, wrenching, televised mini- opportunity to corner No one wanted to see a gov- Kansas, and member of the drama over the last few weeks Democrats and pull the govern- ernment shutdown but it was Montgomery County Drug Task and after all the wrangling and Paul A. Ibbetson ment spending “bottle” from exactly what should have hap- Force. Paul received his tough talk, $38.5 billion in to blame here but the parts they their lips. It wasn’t going to be pened when Democrats refused Bachelor’s and Master’s spending cuts, a meager two played in this recent budget cut- pretty; interventions never are. to make meaningful cuts to the degrees in Criminal Justice at percent reduction of the project- ting debacle are different. Let’s Like the addict, Democrats in budget. The GOP would have Wichita State University, and is ed budget, were agreed upon. call them out. Washington don’t want to give been respected by the American currently completing his Ph.D. Really? That’s the best they The Barack Obama-backed up their addiction and it was people for taking a hard stand in Sociology at Kansas State could do? Let’s get real about Democratic Party is on a termi- not a surprise to see them lash- for the country’s future. Again, University. Paul is the author of our country’s spending situa- nal spending bender. There is no ing out verbally at the sight of a reducing government spending several books including the tion. desire to cut spending; there is potential intervention. Terrible is one of the fundamental rea- 2010 release “Oliver’s Tale: A Washington has an addiction no acknowledgment that the statements such as Democrat sons voters placed Republicans Squirrel’s Story of Love, Paul Ibbetson’s new book to spending today that is not country is drowning in debt, Harry Reid’s rant that into control of the House of Courage, and Revolution.” is "Available at Amazon and unlike an alcohol or crack nothing. Like the addict, liber- “Republicans want to shut Representatives. Now the GOP Paul is also the radio host of the the Manhattan Hastings Store." addiction. The failure to reduce als are in full denial of their down the government because looks more like an enabler that spending by any noticeable addiction and unless stopped, they think there's nothing more buckled under the pressure and amount simply places a magni- they are going to ride the important than keeping women handed the bottle back to the fying glass on a problem that “American Money Train” until from getting cancer screen- addict. We are told that this Americans have been opposing the wheels fall off. And yes, the ings,” or the words of miniscule budget reduction will for some time. The most unfor- wheels will eventually fall off. Democrat Eleanor Holmes be followed by more substantial Route 36 Auto Sales tunate part of this destructive The Republican Party is in a dif- Norton who said that a govern- cuts in the near future. It’s hard Office 785-562-9880 government spiral is that you ferent position. Their recent ment shutdown was the “func- to feel optimistic about these and I, the American people, are ascent back to political relevan- tional equivalent of bombing promises when a golden oppor- Leon’s Cell 785-713-1060 having the flip the bill for the cy following the 2010 midterm innocent civilians,” or tunity for Republicans to take a spending “monkey” that resides was on a pledge to the American Democrat Louise Slaughter promised stand for the 1122 Pony Express Hwy on the backs of our politicians people to reduce government who said that the GOP was here American people netted only a Marysville, Ks in Washington. Both parties are spending. to “kill women,” and that two percent reduction of an out- Editorial Letters to Tom A Tale of Two Meetings had not heard of a 3.5 million law she was not allowed to Last Saturday I attended the dollar estimated cost. The investigate. These ‘voters’ Eggs and Issues Forum with estimated cost for the Kansas went on to vote in an election our Kansas State Legislators SAFE Act was provided by the that authorized hog processing for 2011 Session, sponsored Kansas Department of Motor operations in Seward County. by the Manhattan Chamber of Vehicles (DMV) which issues Obviously 221 instances of Commerce. I also participated Driver’s Licenses and Non- election fraud is just the tip of in the Flint HIlls Tea Party’s Drivers ID (both with photo- the iceberg. “Rally in Riley II.” At first graphs) at a cost of 8 dollars I believe that honest elec- glance you might think that per identification card. The tions are critically important in these two meetings would DMV reported 2.2 million our system of representative have little in common, howev- drivers and non-drivers identi- government. Over the last er the most newsworthy issue fication cards currently issued, fifty years increasing turn out at both meetings was the Mike Kryschtal or 30 thousand more than the has been the priority of elec- Secure and Fair Election based on a comparison of cost population that might require tion laws, often at the expense (SAFE) Act. for Missouri which has a simi- photographic identification. of integrity. Requiring a voter Speaking at the Eggs and lar law. Senator Reitz feels Based on this figure the initial to certify citizenship when Issues Legislative Forum, that the Safe and Fair Elections cost for implementing this part registering to vote and to pro- State Senator Roger Reitz was Act is going to depress voter of the SAFE Act will be zero, vide photographic identifica- extremely critical and dismis- turnout, is unaffordable, and is with minimal future cost. I did tion at the polls is reasonable. sive of the Safe and Fair an effort by its proponents to some additional research and As an election worker I can Election Act. According to gain notoriety. the estimate of 3.5 million dol- attest that our system is gener- Senator Reitz, “This voter ID That afternoon at the Tea lars may be based on a news ally honest but hardly secure. thing is going to be a big time Party Rally in Riley II, I had story estimate of how many Prospective voters only have nuisance... to get a voter ID, it the opportunity to relay Missouri voters may lack the to provide their name and has to be exactly up to date, Senator Reitz’s criticisms to photographic identification address. Voter Rolls have a and it has to new, and it has to Secretary of State Kris required to vote; this is an esti- significant number of voters be shown at the time you vote. Kobach. I asked him if regis- mate since the Missouri Bill is who are no longer eligible to Voters would have to stand in tered voters would have to yet to be implemented. vote due to change of address, line to get their new voter ID. acquire new voter ID cards and Regarding the accusation of etc. The system of registration New voters would have to asked him to explain the esti- “voter fraud being a fraud,” is even less secure. Senator To Help us Celebrate stand in line to get their birth mated cost of 3.5 million dol- Secretary of State Kobach Reitz believes that adding any certificates.” Senator Reitz lars required to implement the pointed out that since 1997 requirement will cause apa- Community Bankers also claimed that the issue of law. Secretary of State there have been 221 cases of thetic voters to stay home. voter fraud is a fraud. He said Kobach addressed the issue of proven election fraud in our That is their choice. High that Mr. Kobach was able to voter ID. Registered voters state. Not included in this sta- voter turn out is great, but not Week, All show maybe 200 people who DO NOT have to have a tistic are cases like this: In the at the cost of an honest and fair had been involved in voter unique voter ID. A Kansas hearings running up to the pas- election. Secretary of State fraud in the past and that since Driver’s License, passport, sage of the SAFE Act, an elec- Kobach is right - - “It should Leonardville State voter turnout is already low it military ID, federal ID, univer- tion supervisor from Seward be easy to vote in Kansas, but is not a big issue. He also esti- sity ID (Kansas) or any other County testified to having reg- hard to cheat.” Bank Customers Are mated that it would cost an form of photographic identifi- istered a busload of non- estimated 3.5 million dollars to cation issued by any govern- English speakers who she sus- implement the SAFE Act, ment entity is sufficient. He pected were not citizens. By Welcome to Brownback Ushers in Anti-Abortion Laws Visit the Lobby or By Rachel Whitten lators to try again during his Kansas City also disputed the clinics have an operating Drive-Thru KansasReporter state of the state address in restriction of abortion based on license from the Kansas TOPEKA, Kan. – Supporters January. an unborn child’s ability to feel Department of Health and for Your of the pro-life movement Lawmakers then introduced pain. Environment. Another would crowded the statehouse and approved House Bill 2218, “Changing it in statute does- exclude abortion coverage Tuesday to watch Gov. Sam the fetal pain bill, on a 91-30 n’t make it science,” Haley said from health insurance plans Free Tomato Plant Brownback sign the first law vote in the House and a 24-15 in floor debate last month. unless it’s necessary to pre- limiting abortion in over 13 vote in the Senate. The parental But anti-abortion activists serve the life of the mother. years. consent legislation, House Bill point to the medical practice of Kansas will now restrict 2035 gained approval on a 96- giving anesthesia to a fetus if it abortions after 22 weeks gesta- 25 vote in the House and a 24- has surgery while still in its tion because of an unborn 15 vote in the Senate. mother’s womb. child’s ability to feel pain, and “Both these bills reflect the “It’s a pain issue, it’s a con- also require two parents to give culture of life that is being trol issue, as far as being able to consent if their underage embraced all across Kansas,” hold the child steady, I think daughter has an abortion. Brownback said in a news con- that’s well established in scien- The signed bills also contain ference Tuesday afternoon. tific fact,” Brownback said. provisions that ensure stricter “They represent a mainstream, The last major anti-abortion reporting of late-term abor- bi-partisan and common sense legislation to come out of the tions. Additionally, 24 hours approach to a divisive issue.” statehouse was during the 1998 before the procedure, women But the legislation did not session in which former Rep. will receive information saying pass without debate and con- Phill Kline spearheaded a bill PUBLISHED WEEKLY EVERY THURSDAY the abortion will “terminate the cerns brought by lawmakers to place restrictions on late- life of a whole, separate, who support abortion rights. term abortions. unique, living human being.” Minority Leader Anthony In 2009, former Gov. Manhattan Free Press The legislation also replaces all Hensley, a Democrat from Kathleen Sebelius signed a law references to “fetus,” in state Topeka, took issue during floor which requires that women Jon A. and Linda L. Brake, Publishers statute, changing it to “unborn debate last month with the receive information such as Chris Taylor, Page Layout and Design child.” requirement that for a minor to adoption alternatives and the In the last decade, anti-abor- have an abortion, she has to availability of ultrasound Web site: manhattanfreepress.com tion legislators voted to have notarized consent from before undergoing the abortion. Subscriptions: eFreePress subscriptions are Free approve measures restricting both parents, or consent from However that law, called A Street Address: the termination of pregnancies, the custodial parent in the case Women’s Right to Know Act, “Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without 103 North 3rd Street - only to have them vetoed once of divorce or separation. does not restrict abortions. newspapers or newspapers without a Mailing Address: they arrived at the governor’s Hensley said that constitutes an Anti-abortion advocates are government, I should not hesitate a Box 1191, Manhattan, Kansas, 66505 desk. Subsequent veto override invasion of privacy by bringing still hoping to get two other moment to prefer the latter.” - Thomas Jefferson, 1787 E-Mail: attempts often fell short by one in one more person –a notary measures restricting abortion [email protected] or [email protected] vote. public—into the situation. up for a vote before the legisla- But Brownback, a His Democratic colleagues, tive session ends in May. One 785-537-8953 Republican, encouraged legis- such as Sen. David Haley from would require that abortion NewsNews MANHATTAN FREE PRESS - Thursday, April 14, 2011 55AA 2011 Mid-East League High School Art Competition The Columbian Theatre, Riley County High School 4. Oil Painting 14. Photography The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ther information you may con- Museum and Art Center’s next Rock Creek High School 5. Pencil: Novice 15. Digital Photography award recipients’ artwork is on tact: exhibit is 2011 MidEast League Rossville High School 6. Pencil: Advanced 16. Graphic Art (adver- display for the community to The Columbian Theatre High School Art Competition. Silver Lake High School 7. Colored Pencil tising, air brush) view and to celebrate these 521 Lincoln This will be in the Swogger St Marys High School 8. Pastel (chalk/oil) 17. Computer Art local talents! Wamego, KS 66547 Gallery at The Columbian Wabaunsee High School 9. Charcoal 18. Ceramics Hand-built The Columbian is open Phone: 785.456.2029 Theatre from April 8th to May Art students from the Mid- 10. Ink 19. Ceramics Wheel- Tuesday through Friday from www.ColumbianTheatre.com 27. Artists whose work will be East League have submitted 11.Mixedthrown 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and on included in the exhibit are high artwork into the 23 categories: Media/Miscellaneous 2-D 20. Sculpture Saturday 10:00 AM to 3:00PM. school students who attend one 1. Tempera Painting 12. Printmaking 21. Jewelry There is no charge for visiting of the following schools in the 2. Acrylic Painting 13. Batik/Tie 22. Miscellaneous 3-D the gallery. Many of the works Mid-East League: 3. Watercolor Painting Dye/Fibers/Handmade Paper 23. Modified Curriculum displayed are for sale. For fur- Oz Winery Beer Garden to Feature Tallgrass Beer, Barbecue Take some time to stop and be on tap, along with its and white wines ranging from years ago when both businesses "There are lots of people and to be there for the ones who smell the tulips, and then take a Buffalo Sweat, IPA and Ale. Oz dry to sweet, and a friendly and were just starting out. places and animals out there have been 'forgotten.' There are little more to enjoy a cold beer Winery Pub Glasses are $15 knowledgeable staff to help "They're great people and that need help, and it can be so many unwanted animals out and some barbecue at the Oz with penny refills, or you can you choose a bottle. Also, fun to be around, so we've kept overwhelming trying to think there, and a number of them in Winery. buy just one pint for $5. Cox recently unavailable white in touch and like working with about it," Balderson said. "It is shelters that euthanize for Wamego's annual Tulip Bros. will offer Pulled Pork wines are now restocked and them," said Brooke Balderson, one small step toward helping, space. I think it is super impor- Festival will take place April Sandwiches for $5, Sausage on on the shelves. co-owner of the Oz Winery. "It and it feels great knowing that tant to help the shelters that are 16 and 17, and the Oz Winery a Stick for $4 and Smoked Beer garden just seemed like a no-brainer to we can feed animals or pay for no-kill." will host its traditional beer Chicken Legs for $2, along This will be the fourth time partner with them on local vet expenses for unwanted ani- The OztoberFest beer garden garden featuring Tallgrass with sides of Red-Skin Potato for the Oz Winery and Tallgrass events. . . two local places that mals." also benefited the shelter, Brewery beer. A portion of the Salad or Smokehouse Beans Brewery to team up for fun fes- make everything right here - The Oz Winery, a dog- allowing the Oz Winery to proceeds will benefit the for $2 each. Finish it all off tival beer garden. They have brew locally, ferment locally." friendly store, also likes that make a recent donation of sev- Pottawatomie County Caring with a Walnut Fudge Brownie, done it twice during Humane society donation the Pottawatomie County eral hundred dollars. Hearts Humane Society. Food also available for $2. OztoberFest and this will be the In the same spirit of commu- Caring Hearts Humane Society will also be available from Cox Of course, visitors can also second time during the Tulip nity support, the Oz Winery has (PCCHHS) has a no-kill policy. Bros. BBQ. try free wine samples and shop Festival. decided to donate part of the "Pets are so forgiving and The latest Tallgrass brew, at the store. The Oz Winery has The relationship between the proceeds from the day to the loving and always there for Halcyon Unfiltered Wheat, will a fully stocked inventory of red two companies' owners began local animal shelter. you," Balderson said. "It's nice Lt. Gov. Releases Medicaid Overhaul Ideas By Rachel Whitten solicited ideas from healthcare $25,000 so the state could hire could not afford to hire a con- here and there, we’re trying to Schmidt is joining suit to over- KansasReporter and community organizations an outside contractor to assist tractor without the grant from take a serious look at the over- turn it. Meanwhile, insurance TOPEKA, Kan. – A collec- about how to make the program with collecting data, organizing the private health foundations. all program.” commissioner Sandy Praeger is tion of 120 ideas to overhaul more effective and cost-effi- public meetings, and research- The Kansas Department of Kansas Grantmakers in working to prepare ground the Kansas Medicaid program cient. In response, 42 groups ing and analyzing the ideas Health and Environment will Health has awarded money to work for its introduction to will become the groundwork submitted over 120 ideas, generated to improve the be putting out a request for pro- the state in the past. Last fall, Kansas. for the state’s effort to trans- which were released last week. Medicaid program. posal very soon, directed the group gave $250,000 to the The consortium is made up form its health program for the “The suggestions come from Billie Hall is President and towards private firms interested Kansas Health Policy Authority of Health Care Foundation of poor. a whole variety of ranges-- CEO of the Sunflower in the contract, Colyer said. to study how the state should Greater Kansas City, the Now, a group of health phi- some very finely detailed, oth- Foundation, which donated part After that, the dates for the plan for implementation of the Kansas Health Foundation, the lanthropies is contributing ers more general,” Colyer said of the money to hire the con- public meetings will be Patient Protection and REACH Healthcare $125,000 to help put some of in an interview Monday. tractor. announced. Affordable Care Act in Kansas. Foundation, the Sunflower them into practice. “There’s a wide variety of the “We thought it was impor- Colyer said he hopes to have The study is due to come out Foundation, and United A team led by Lt. Gov. Jeff suggestions and that’s fine-- we tant to support the public input Medicaid reform proposals this summer. Methodist Health Ministry Colyer will meet with Kansans were asking for that. I’m pretty process and a lot of tough deci- ready for the 2012 legislative Brownback and many Fund. and various health community pleased overall with the quali- sions that will be made,” Hall session and the 2013 budget Kansas legislators oppose the stakeholders in the coming ty.” said. “We wanted to help the that lawmakers will put togeth- federal healthcare plan and months to expand on each of Going forward, Colyer and administration to make sure the er then. attorney general Derek 120 ideas, test their workabili- his team will have the benefit voices of all the stakeholders “The overall message is we ty, and gather new input. of a $125,000 grant from an and consumers could be need to transform Medicaid; Colyer, a physician, was informal consortium of private heard.” it’s got to allow better quality Herbal Health named by Gov. Sam health foundations called With legislators already bat- of care and make it more Brownback in January to lead Kansas Grantmakers in Health. tling an estimated $500 million affordable for taxpayers,” Does Your Scale Feel Under Pressure? efforts to reform the state’s The five foundations that make budget shortfall projected for Colyer said. “Instead of look- Relieve The Pressure Medicaid plan. Colyer then up the group each donated next year, Colyer said the state ing at this in piecemeal fashion And Join the Weight Loss Challenge 12 Week Program $30 Prizes to the Top 3 Weight Loss Winners Kansas Supreme Court Weekly Nutrition Topics Call Dixie 785-539-2623 Strikes Down a Gambling Law Tammy 785-410-1549 By Gene Meyer Kansas Lottery Commission or ing for a unanimous Court, said devices, “this statute, as it is KansasReporter linked to the state lottery's cen- under the statute in question, currently drafted, essentially TOPEKA, Kan. - The tral computer system. “Computers with Internet con- deprives citizens and business- 95 The Kansas Supreme Court Friday Three Wyandotte County nections are electronic devices es in Kansas of their fundamen- unanimously struck down a business owners - David that can be used for online tal rights to own property.” 39 Works state statute outlawing potential Dissmeyer, Lester Lawson and gambling. Computers without The ruling is expected to Motorcraft oil and filter change, rotate and inspect four non-regulated gambling Terry Mitchell - challenged the Internet connections are elec- have little effect on a handful of tires, inspect brake system, test battery, check air and cabin devices saying the ban was statute claiming it was too tronic devices that can be used alleged gaming violations filters, check belts and hoses. Top off all fluids. unconstitutionally broad. broad and vague. On Friday, to play games on which bets being prosecuted under the The original statute, created the state Supreme Court jus- can be placed. The computer on overturned statute, because Offer valid with coupon. Taxes extra. Expires 60 day by the Kansas Expanded tices agreed. As written, the which this opinion was drafted defendants those cases are also from 02-03-11. Lottery Act in 2007, made it a definition could include every- is a gray machine because it is facing criminal charges under Dick Edwards Ford Lincoln Mercury felony to own or operate so- thing from spinners in chil- electronic, it is capable of being other statutes not affected by 7929 E. Highway 24, Manhattan, 785-776-4004 called gray machines outside a dren's games such as Chutes used for gambling, and it is not the court’s decision, said state-sanctioned lottery. Gray and Ladders or Twister to per- linked to a lottery central com- Patrick Martin, a Kansas machines were defined as any sonal computers and tele- puter system,” Justice Rosen Racing and Gaming mechanical, electro-mechani- phones on which it would be wrote. Commission spokesman. cal or electronic device that theoretically possible to make Rosen wrote that because the Spring Pancake Feed could be used for gambling and or place bets, the justices ruled. statute allows state lottery offi- Boy Scout Troop 74 will host their Spring was not authorized by the Justice Eric S. Rosen, writ- cials to confiscate these Pancake Feed Saturday, April 16 at the First Presbyterian Church located at 8th and Leavenworth. Bioscience Answer To Allegations Is The time of the feed is from 7 AM - 7 PM, tickets may be purchased in advance or at Too Little, Gov Says the door. Tickets are $4 each, and Children age 6 and By Gene Meyer ongoing criminal investiga- National Bio and Agro-Defense ing with proper proceduires, KansasReporter tion," Brownback said in a Facility in Manhattan not a a narrower audit identify- under are $2 each. TOPEKA, Kan. - Directors statement released late Friday. Wagle, who could not be ing suspected fraud, Janice Pancake Feed includes: Pancakes (all you of the Kansas Bioscience "Now they say observers reached Friday, contends that Katterhenry, the authority's can eat), Sausage, Coffee/Orange Drink. Authority, a state-funded pro- may only see what the KBA testimony elicited in chief financial officer, said in For additional information email moter of emerging biotech wants them to see and auditors Commerce committee hearings one letter demurring a suggest- [email protected] business that also is the focus can only look at what KBA also shows such gains come at ed forensic audit. of a Johnson County district wants them to look at," a cost: poor management by But Carlin, in a letter to attorney's investigation, Brownback said. "That is not Tom Thornton, the authority's Brownback Friday that out- pledged Friday to hire outside effective oversight." chief executive, lavish spend- lined the authority's proposal auditors to look at its financial Carlin, a Democrat, and ing on salaries and bonuses for for its own further investiga- practices. other authority officials have employees - 12 among the 21 tion, said "that at no point has Not good enough, said insisted that the allegations, of them earn more than the (KBA board of directors) Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback, raised in large part by state Sen. $100,000 a year - and on its refused to conduct or cooperate who has expressed concern that Susan Wagle, a Wichita headquarters building in with a forensic audit." authority directors, headed by Republican and the Commerce Olathe. "We would like to accomdate former Kansas Gov. John committee chair, are "unsub- Wagle and the committee your request to have represen- Carlin, appear to want too stantiated and completely false members also heard complaints tatives of your administration much control over proposed accuations, rumor generation from scientists at Wichita State observe the activities of the audit. and character assassination put University's Center of KBA," Carlin continued. Brownback, a Republican, forward against the Kansas Innovation for Biomatierals in However, many of the the has been quietly pressing the Bioscience Authority." Orthopaedic Research that they business negotiations in which authority since early last month "The KBA board is proud of aren't receiving full funding of the authority is engaged also to allow independently chosen what our team has done for a promised five-year $20 mil- involve highly confidential forensic auditors probe KBA Kansas," Carlin said through a lion research grant to help trade secrets and proprietary paper trails and a team of state spokesperson Friday. develop new medical devices. information that need to be pro- observers led by Kansas Investments by Olathe-based Carlin, Thornton and KBA tected, he said. Appropriate Agriculture Secretary Dale KBA in small biotech business- say the allegations are security for that information Rodman to sit in on meetings es the last six years created unfounded. would be required before that and discussions, all in an effort 1,195 jobs, $212.6 million in Until Friday, Carlin and the access could be allowed, he to resolve allegations of finan- new capital investment, $86.6 KBA proposed that Brownback said. cial mismanagement and abuse million in new research fund- and the investigators review That is not sufficient, that recently have surfaced in ing and $48.3 million in new more than a half dozen annual Brownback said Friday. "This Kansas Senate Commerce equity investments, he said. KBA audits and investigations does nothing to satisfy the pub- Committee hearings. KBA is credited by state Sen. undertaken by independent lic or the administration's legit- "For more than a month, the President Steve Morris, a specialists looking at the mate concerns." Kansas Bioscience Authority Hugoton Republican, and oth- authority's financial practices. Administration officials has refused an independent ers with also helping draw an These were tradtional audits, declined to speculate Friday forensic audit, stating publicly expected $650 million federal performed to determine that the what they might do if sufficient they had 'no concerns' about an dollars to the establishment of a subject of the audit is comply- independent access to KBA's HistoryHistory MANHATTAN FREE PRESS - Thursday, April 14, 2011 66AA County of Riley as a designated lowing bids for a track excava- Board of County the State on Riley County’s nonmetropolitan business tor: Commissioners met at the support of the Healthy Families region.” Lewis seconded. Company Total Bid Riley County Plaza East Program. Carried 3-0. Victor Phillips/Dave Building April 4, 2011 with the Holeman discussed SB40 Johnson moved to approve Divilbiss following members present: regarding exempting counties the following warrant vouchers 1305 SW 42nd Street Karen McCulloh, Chair; Alvan from public bidding during for March 31, 2011: Topeka, KS 66609 Johnson, Vice Chair; Dave emergencies. 2011 Budget $179,776.00 Lewis, Member; and Rich 9:30 Press Conference County General Murphy Tractor - Chadd Vargo, County Clerk. Cheryl Collins, Museum $268,288.59 Blackwood 8:30 Public Comment & Curator; Chuck Murphy, Riley Teen Court Collected Fund 1621 NW Gage Blvd Business Meeting County-Manhattan Health 383.53 Topeka, KS 66618 Johnette Shepek, Budget and Department Administrator; Riley Co Juvenile Service $216,000.00 Finance Officer; Clancy Dawn Searles, Nursing 1,401.17 Foley Equipment – Randy Holeman, Counselor/Director Supervisor; Rod Meredith, Riley Co Adult Services Jordan of Administrative Services; Assistant Public Works/Parks 2,535.66 5104 Skyway Drive Paul Foltz; Monty Wedel, Director; Pat Collins, Capital Improvements Fund Manhattan, KS 66503 Planning/Special Projects Emergency Management 431.70 $239,706.00 Director; and Leon Hobson, Director; Brad Dornes, Emergency 911 5,308.30 Sellers Equipment, Inc. – Public Works Director/County Manhattan Mercury; and John Solid Waste 127,908.13 Mark Johnson Engineer, attended. Kurtz, KMAN, attended. County Building 2,601.42 400 N. Chicago Johnson moved to accept P. Collins reported approxi- RCPD Levy/Op 1,452.98 Salina, KS 67402 Tom Finney’s resignation as mately 140 volunteer firefight- Riley Co Fire Dist #1 $187,100.00 Zeandale Township Clerk. ers had 600 hours this weekend 15,511.89 Berry Tractor, Inc. – Ron Lewis seconded. Carried 3-0. fighting 13 fires. P. Collins said University Park W&S Karn Johnson moved to appoint two buildings and some large 829.95 1750 SW 41st Kris Yaege as Zeandale round bales were lost. P. Hunters Island Water Dist Topeka, KS 66609 Township Clerk. Lewis second- Collins said most fires were 429.78 $227,655.00 ed. Carried 3-0. controlled burns, which got out Carson Sewer Benefit Dist Johnson moved to refer the Johnson moved to approve of control. 104.17 bids to staff for evaluation and an agreement with C. Collins said the Riley Deep Creek Sewer recommendation. Lewis sec- ThyssenKrupp Elevator for the County Historical Society will 277.49 onded. Carried 3-0. elevator modernization project hold its quarterly dinner meet- Moehlman Bottoms 10:00 Bob Isaac, Planner at the Riley County Law ing Tuesday, April 5th at 391.77 Brad Dornes, Manhattan Enforcement Center in the Meadowlark Hills, 2121 Valleywood Operations Mercury; Joan Strickler, amount of $32,568.00. Lewis Meadowlark Road. KSU 156.30 League of Women Voters; seconded. Carried 3-0. Professor Mick Charney will Terra Heights Sewer Yvonne Rameriz, KMAN; and Wedel presented and recom- speak on “The Day Frank 1,337.32 Clancy Holeman, mended the Board accept the Lloyd Wright Came to Town.” Konza Water Operations Counselor/Director of proposal from Clock Tower The dinner will begin at 6:30 911.20 Administrative Services, Tax Credits, pending a comple- p.m. Reservations are required TOTAL...... $430,260.75 attended. tion of a satisfactory transfer for the dinner. The program Riley County Minutes Lewis seconded. Carried 3- Isaac presented an annual agreement, in the amount of begins at 7:15 p.m. The Board of County Real Estate Tax Roll Correction 0. review of the Riley County $45,808.10 (this figure C. Collins said April 7, 2011 Commissioners for Manhattan City (204-18-2- Lewis moved to approve the Comprehensive Plan. includes the $300.00 fee the second of six Kansas 150 Of Riley County, Kansas 80-27-003.00-0) for tax year minutes of March 28, 2011 as Isaac stated the Riley County required for the transfer docu- Look Back Lectures that will March 31, 2011 2008. This results in a decrease amended. Johnson seconded. Planning Board recommended ment with the Department of be held at the Manhattan Public The Regular meeting of the in tax dollars of $2,694.88. Carried 3-0. no changes to the goals, objec- Revenue). Library, 629 Poyntz Avenue at Board of County Lewis seconded. Carried 3-0. 9:00 Clancy Holeman, tives and Land Evaluation Site Johnson moved to accept the 7:00 p.m. The Riley County Commissioners met at the Johnson moved to sign the Counselor/Director of Assessment (LESA) system of proposal from Clock Tower Historical Society and Museum Riley County Plaza East Real Estate Tax Roll Correction Administrative Services the Comprehensive Plan. Tax Credits, pending a comple- and the Kansas Humanities Building March 31, 2011 with for Manhattan City (204-18-2- •Administrative Work Johnson moved to formally tion of a satisfactory transfer Council will present Joan the following members present: 80-27-003.00-0) for tax year Session approve the review of the Riley agreement, in the amount of Nothern who will speak on Karen McCulloh, Chair; Alvan 2009. This results in a decrease Brad Dornes, Manhattan County Comprehensive Plan. $45,808.10 (this figure “One Road, Many Stories.” Johnson, Vice Chair; Dave in tax dollars of $5,897.68. Mercury; Joan Strickler, Lewis seconded. Carried 3-0. includes the $300.00 fee Searles reported the Riley Lewis, Member; and Rich Lewis seconded. Carried 3-0. League of Women Voters; and 10:10 Susanne Kufahl, required for the transfer docu- County Health Fair will be held Vargo, County Clerk. Johnson moved to sign the Yvonne Rameriz, KMAN, Riley County-Manhattan ment with the Department of April 5th – April 8th from 7:00 8:30 Public Comment & Real Estate Tax Roll Correction attended. Health Department Revenue). Lewis seconded. a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Searles said Business Meeting for Manhattan City (204-18-2- Holeman said SB40 emer- Brad Dornes, Manhattan Carried 3-0. fitness centers will be in atten- Johnette Shepek, Budget and 80-28-002.00-0) for tax year gency repairs of county build- Mercury; Joan Strickler, The Board of County dance to promote health fitness. Finance Officer; Clancy 2010. This results in a decrease ings is still in house appropria- League of Women Voters; Commissioners signed Riley Meredith reported a Holeman, Counselor/Director in tax dollars of $2,249.66. tions. Yvonne Rameriz, KMAN; and County Personnel Action Resourceful Kansas ribbon cut- of Administrative Services; Lewis seconded. Carried 3-0. Holeman said the sprinkler Clancy Holeman, Forms for the following: ting for Riley County’s renew- Gary Rosewicz, Assistant Johnson moved to sign the bill passed out of the Senate Counselor/Director of •Kristi Gorman, an On-Call able energy technologies will County Engineer; Cindy Real Estate Tax Roll Correction yesterday. Administrative Services, Juvenile Intake, in the be held April 13th at 2:00 p.m. Volanti, Human Resource for Mark J. Gudenkauf Et Ux Holeman discussed mental attended. Community Corrections at 6215 Tuttle Creek Boulevard Manager; Rod Meredith, (085-21-0-10-11-006.00-0) for health funding. Kufahl presented a Department, for Separation with Governor Brownback in Assistant Public Works/Parks tax year 2010. This results in a 9:30 Monty Wedel, PowerPoint presentation on the from County Service, effective attendance. Director; Paul Foltz; and Joan decrease in tax dollars of Planning/Special Projects Healthy Families America March 30, 2011. Meredith discussed the bene- Strickler, League of Women $267.88. Lewis seconded. Director Family Connections program. •Malory Tillett, an On-Call fits of the renewable energy Voters, attended. Carried 3-0. •Open proposal for tax Kufahl said they would like Juvenile Intake, in the project. Johnson moved to sign the Johnson moved to approve a credits confirmation today stating Community Corrections Vargo reported the Riley Real Estate Tax Roll Correction Temporary Construction Brad Dornes, Manhattan Riley County would like to Department, for Separation County Commission Meetings for Manhattan City (211-01-0- Easement with the State of Mercury; Joan Strickler, continue the Healthy Families from County Service, effective will be held at following loca- 30-01-014.34-0) for tax year Kansas to lay out, relocate, League of Women Voters; America program. March 30, 2011. tions: 2008. This results in a decrease widen, or alter a certain public Yvonne Rameriz, KMAN; and The Board of County Lewis moved to approve the •Ogden Community Center, in tax dollars of $1.32. Lewis road known as Wildcat Creek Clancy Holeman, Commissioners, by consensus, minutes of March 31, 2011 as 220 Willow Street on Thursday, seconded. Carried 3-0. Road solely for the purpose of Counselor/Director of agreed to continue to support amended. Johnson seconded. April 7th, Johnson moved to sign the constructing a road and/or Administrative Services, the Healthy Families America Carried 3-0. •Randolph City Hall, 108 W. Real Estate Tax Roll Correction bridge project, described as fol- attended. program. 9:00 Clancy Holeman, Randolph on Thursday, April for Manhattan City (211-01-0- lows: a tract of land in Lot 1, The Board of County Kufahl discussed a couple of Counselor/Director of 28th, 30-01-014.34-0) for tax year Kansas Veterans Cemetery Commissioners opened the fol- grant processes aimed at educa- Administrative Services •Leonardville Community 2009. This results in a decrease Addition, an addition to the lowing proposals for tax cred- tional programs on promoting •Administrative Work Building, 118 N. Erpelding on in tax dollars of $1.42. Lewis City of Manhattan, Riley its: healthy communities. Session Thursday, May 12th, seconded. Carried 3-0. County, Kansas described as Company Total Bid 10:30 Johnson moved to Johnette Shepek, Budget •Riley Centre, 902 W. Johnson moved to sign the follows: Beginning at a point Henry W. Bloch adjourn. Lewis seconded. and Finance Officer, attended. Walnut Street on Thursday, Real Estate Tax Roll Correction that is S00°41’03”E 1534.90 6400 Wenonga Terr Carried 3-0. Holeman discussed the sale May 19th. for Manhattan City (211-01-0- feet from the Northeast Corner Shawnee Mission, KS April 4, 2011 of tax credits contract. 30-01-014.34-0) for tax year of the said Lot 1, Kansas 66208 $44,274.00 The Regular meeting of the Holeman said he did contact See Minutes Page 7A 2010. This results in a decrease Veterans Cemetery Addition, Debbie Van Dyne in tax dollars of $1.50. Lewis said point being on the East Cohen-Esrey seconded. Carried 3-0. Line of said Lot 1; thence 6800 W. 64th St., Suite 101 Johnson moved to sign the S00°43’32”E 224.45 feet along Overland Park, KS 66202 Real Estate Tax Roll Correction the East Line of said Lot 1; $45,552.44 for Manhattan City (219-32-0- thence N40°39’22”W 77.89 Jeff Jacobson 00-00-005.00-0) for tax year feet; thence N00°43’33’W Clocktower Tax Credits, 2009. This results in a decrease 122.00 feet; thence LLC in tax dollars of $634.62. Lewis N48°45’47”E 65.76 feet to the 2 Clock Tower Place, Suite seconded. Carried 3-0. point of beginning, containing 295 Johnson moved to sign the 8,661 square feet. Lewis sec- Maynard, MA 01754 Real Estate Tax Roll Correction onded. Carried 3-0. $45,808.10 for Manhattan City (219-32-0- Johnson moved to approve Johnson moved to refer the 00-00-005.00-0) for tax year “Resolution No. 033111-06, a proposals to staff for evaluation 2010. This results in a decrease Resolution reconfirming sup- and recommendation. Lewis in tax dollars of $2,007.30. port for the qualifying Regional seconded. Carried 3-0. Lewis seconded. Carried 3-0. Strategic Plan and requesting 9:45 Rod Meredith, Johnson moved to sign the that the Secretary of Commerce Assistant Public Works Real Estate Tax Roll Correction & Housing reapprove the Director/Parks Director for Manhattan City (204-18-2- County of Riley as a Kansas •Bid opening for track 80-27-002.00-0) for tax year Enterprise Zone Designated excavator 2008. This results in a decrease Nonmetropolitan Business Johnette Shepek, Budget and in tax dollars of $3,889.82. Region.” Lewis seconded. Finance Officer; Brad Dornes, Lewis seconded. Carried 3-0. Carried 3-0. Manhattan Mercury; Joan Johnson moved to sign the Johnson moved to approve Strickler, League of Women Real Estate Tax Roll Correction “Resolution No. 033111-07, a Voters; Yvonne Rameriz, for Manhattan City (204-18-2- Resolution reconfirming that a KMAN; and Clancy Holeman, 80-27-002.00-0) for tax year Regional Economic Counselor/Director of 2009. This results in a decrease Development Organization has Administrative Services, in tax dollars of $4,574.44. been established as required by attended. Lewis seconded. Carried 3-0. K.S.A. 74-50-116(C)(1), for The Board of County Johnson moved to sign the the purpose of qualifying the Commissioners opened the fol- If you like the Free Press please tell these Advertisers

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314-C Tuttle Creek Blvd. Manhattan KS ClassifiedsClassifieds MANHATTAN FREE PRESS - Thursday, April 14, 2011 77AA Minutes______from page six Vargo said advance voting to KDOT to ensure the project required to take over the main- time operator position at Grade Compensating Use agreed to oppose HB 2161 on closes at 12:00 (noon) today. was designed with an inter- tenance? I. Lewis seconded. Carried 3-0. $239,580.23 7.7% amending the sales tax. Vargo said the City/School change to serve the area sur- Hobson reported the sections Hobson asked, what Total $3,123,684.75 10:55 Johnson moved to General Election will be held rounding the Airport. Riley County would maintain. improvements the Board would The Board of County adjourn. Lewis seconded. April 5th. Hobson said on Monday, Johnson asked, what year like on the Chambers sound Commissioners, by consensus, Carried 3-0. Vargo reported 1,187 resi- March 28, 2011, representa- will Riley County be required system? dents have participated in tives of Riley County Public to begin payments of the The Board suggested more advance voting. Works, the City of Manhattan, $150,000.00 per year? sensitive microphones and McCulloh reported the and the Manhattan Area Hobson said he anticipates improvements in speaker loca- HHW trailer will be at Howie’s Chamber of Commerce met 2012 budget year. tions. this Saturday 8:00 a.m. – noon. with Jerry Younger, KDOT Lewis asked, when will Nall discussed the sound 9:55 Leon Hobson, Public Assistant Secretary of maintenance for Riley County system project. We are the exclusive carrier for Collins Bus in Hutchinson, KS and Works Director/County Transportation to discuss the begin on roads Riley County Nall stated the IT budget are looking for drivers to deliver across the U.S. Must possess a Engineer above referenced. KDOT plans accepts? does have funding for the CDL C minimum, pass a drug test and DOT requirements. Clancy Holeman, to bid the K-18 project on April Hobson reported the State sound system project. Counselor/Director of 20, 2011. The cost estimate will bring all the roads up to 10:28 Eileen King, We offer good pay, fl exibility, friendly staff, safety rewards program. Administrative Services; Dick prepared for KDOT to create standard prior to Riley County Treasurer Hayter; Rod Meredith, the interchange is $4,785,521. receiving the roads. Johnette Shepek, Budget and Call 1-866-764-1601 or Assistant Public Works Hobson said as KDOT had The Board discussed the Finance Officer; Clancy apply online www.qualitydriveaway.com Director/Parks Director; Brad planned to construct an over- increased maintenance for the Holeman, Counselor/Director Dornes, Manhattan Mercury; pass there from the beginning, roads Riley County will receive of Administrative Services; and Peter Van Kuren, Manhattan the group agreed the extra cost from the State. Brad Dornes, Manhattan City Airport Director; Fred was between $3 million and $4 Hayter reported the Chamber Mercury, attended. Willich; Cindy Volanti, Human million. The group subsequent- supports Riley County’s sup- King reported the following: Resource Manager; Johnette ly agreed to a $3 million local port of the K-18 enhancement Summary: Retailers have Shepek, Budget and Finance cash contribution, to be split project. Hayter stated the option of whether to use the Officer; Gary Rosewicz, 50/50 between the City of Chamber supports the project current destination sourcing or Assistant County Engineer; Manhattan and Riley County, due to the potential economic origin sourcing when determin- Rich Jankovich; Lyle Butler, subject to the approval of the impact on Riley County. ing the sales tax. Origin sourc- Manhattan Area Chamber of respective governing bodies. Hayter reported in 2003, air- ing was used prior to 2004. Commerce; and Robert Nall, Each local unit would provide port enplanements were 6,000 •By 2004, 39 states had Information Technology $150,000.00 per year for 10 and in 2010 they were 39,126. implemented Streamlined Sales Director, attended. years directly to KDOT at 0% Willich stated on behalf of Tax legislation. Hobson said the K-18 proj- interest. This is similar to the the Chamber he is in support of Requirements for SST: ect is estimated to cost $96 mil- method utilized by Riley the interchange. 1.Minimum 20 states repre- lion to construct. There has County for funding the partici- Jankovich, on behalf of the senting at least 10% of popula- always been an expectation by pation in the reconstruction of airport board, stated he sup- tion of US KDOT the local units of gov- K-177. ports the interchange due to the 2.Destination based sourcing ernment would provide some Hobson said in addition, increased traffic at the airport. 3.Uniform tax base financial participation in the T- local entities would also pro- Johnson moved to allocate 4.State level administration Works projects. They recently vide in-kind contributions such $150,000.00 per year for 10 5.Single local rate held meetings in Johnson as fill-dirt for the ramps, utility years to KDOT for highway History: County and Sedgwick County relocations, and assuming own- improvements to K-18 from Streamlined Sales and Use to discuss the same. At these ership of new local roads creat- Manhattan to Ogden and Tax legislation was enacted in locations, it is anticipated the ed by the project to help realize authorize staff to amend our Kansas in 2003. A coalition of local governments will partici- additional local match. agreement with KDOT. Lewis states and retail companies pate in 10% to 15% of the total Hobson said the State of seconded. Carried 3-0. came together and worked out construction costs. Kansas has invested and will Hobson said the change from an agreement on the collection Hobson said in August, continue to invest a great deal the current on-call position of state sales tax by merchants. 2008, when the project was of capital into the reconstruc- with a maximum of 1000 hours These states have agreed to being designed, local officials tion of K-18. Riley County rec- annually to a permanent part requirements above to make it approached KDOT to express ognizes the significant invest- time employee (Grade I, Step less cumbersome for retailers their desire to have an inter- ment in the region and supports 1) with a minimum of 1040 to collect the sales tax. This change at the airport. Although the upgrade to K-18. When hours would increase the Solid agreement makes sales tax laws it had been discussed previous- completed, this highway will Waste personnel budget by simpler and more uniform to ly as a possibility, KDOT did streamline travel between $5,063.46. This will be paid by ease the collection process. If a not have plans to include it in Manhattan/K-State and I- the Solid Waste budget. company doesn’t have nexus in 560+ the project. Local officials 70/Junction City/Fort Riley. Hobson said by implement- the state, the state can’t require pointed out KDOT did plan to Additionally, it will facilitate ing this proposed upgrade, we them to collect sales tax for Assets construct a grade-separated commercial development in expect to find applicants who them. Target, Wal-Mart, Selling! highway overpass at the areas adjacent to the highway are interested in the position on ToysRUs, Home Depot, K- Airport to span the new K-18 which, to date, have not been a long term basis, to be more Mart, Lowe’s, Radio Shack and MEADOWS CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS LIQUIDATION and relocated railroad. Local utilized. productive by maintaining a Staples are some of the retailers officials pledged to KDOT to Hobson said Public Works fully staffed facility, to provide in the agreement. INTERNET AUCTION provide local funds to the proj- staff recommends the County time to perform special projects Kansas Local Use Tax ect if the overpass could be Commission commit to the and to be pro-active rather than Locator can be found at Bidding startsstarts to cloclosese TThursThurs., April 21 at 10 AMA.M. CDT converted to an interchange. funding of this project and reactionary. The additional www.ksrevenue.org Under Excavators:Excavators: ‘96 CACATATT 320B320B,, ‘85 CACATAATT 235BH235BH,, ‘‘8686 CACATATT 235B LoLoaders:aders: ‘‘9292 CACATATT Hobson said a letter, signed authorize Riley County staff to staff also allows for better flex- “Your Business” there is a 953 trtrackack ldrldr,r,, ‘73 CACATATT 930 Backhoes:Backhoes: ‘‘9999 CCasease 580 SSuperuper L SSerieseries 2 Paving:Paving: by then Riley County work with KDOT to amend our ibility to adequately operate the Kansas Sales & Use Tax Gomaco GT3600 curb mamachinechine Roller/packers:Rooller/packers: BBomagomag 142 PDPDB-ZB-Z sheesheepsps Commission Chairman Bob recent agreement to include facility when other employees Locator for all merchants to IRRWUROOHU3HWWLERQH&ÀDWZKHHOFRPERUROOHUYLEUDWRU\FIRRW UROOHUU 3HWWLERQH & ÀDW ZKHHHO FRPER UROOHU YLEUDWRU\ FRPRPSDFWRUSDFWRU HeavyHeavy Newsome, Manhattan Mayor Riley County's participating in are gone due to vacation or ill- utilize. trucks: ‘‘7878 KW W900A ssemiemi trtrkk Trailers:Trrailers:µ+\VWHUWRQORZER\µ7UDµ+\VWHU WRQORZER\µ 7UD- Mark Hatesohl, and Manhattan the amount of $1.5 million over ness. 2010 County Sales Tax YLV¶HQGGXPSYLV ¶ HQG GXPSSkid steers:  &DVH&  &DVH & YHKLFOHVH[FDYDWRUEXFNHWVYHKLFOHV H[FDYDWRU EXXFNHWV Area Chamber of Commerce 10 years. 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MANHATTAN FREE PRESS - Thursday, April 14, 2011 K-State Earns Series Win Over Seventh-Ranked Sooners

KSU Sports Information go-ahead run. out two of the three batters he MANHATTAN, Kan. - Evan Seng walked Jason King to faced. Marshall pitched 3.2 shutout reload the bases and set the Overton took the loss despite innings and Jared King capped stage for Jared King, who not allowing a hit for the first a five-run outburst with a two- smacked his single up the mid- 3.2 innings. All five of the runs RBI single in the fifth inning as dle to give the Cats a 5-2 he gave up were unearned, Kansas State took a weekend advantage. while he walked four and series from No. 7 Oklahoma "It's all about executing and struck out five in 4.2 innings. with a 6-2 victory Sunday putting the ball into their Jared King and Ross Kivett afternoon at Tointon Family hands," head coach Brad Hill paced the Wildcats with two Stadium. said. "They didn't make the hits apiece. Wade Hinkle pro- The rubber game win earned play, and that's part of it. They duced an insurance run in the K-State its first series win over created an opportunity for us eighth when he beat out a the Sooners since 2001 as the and Jared King gave us a great potential inning-ending double Cats improved to 18-12 on the at-bat. He fouled off some play to push the lead to four. season and 4-8 in Big 12 play. pitches and got the big base Martini went 0-for-2 but It was also the first series victo- hit." drew a walk in both the first ry for the Wildcats over a top- Marshall's stellar relief effort and fifth innings to extend his 10 team since winning two was key in the victory. The NCAA record streak of consec- games at No. 2 Texas in 2009. right-hander (3-3) entered the utive games reaching base to Oklahoma fell to 24-8 on the contest with one out in the third 90 contests. year and 6-5 in conference inning and gave up a sacrifice Next action for Kansas State action with the loss. fly for the second Sooner run. is on Tuesday when the Cats The Wildcats trailed 2-0 Marshall struck out Casey travel to Omaha, Neb., to take after the Sooners plated single Johnson, who hit a solo homer on Creighton at the CU Sports runs in each of the second and in the second for the Sooners' Complex. First pitch is set for 3 third innings. K-State began its first run, to end the third inning. p.m., and the game can be comeback in the fifth with He went on to retire eight of the heard in the Manhattan area on Mike Kindel reaching on a next 10 batters, including a SportsRadio 1350 KMAN or walk before Ross Kivet pushed double play in the sixth. The online at www.k- a bunt past the mound for a Sunnyvale, Calif., product sur- statesports.com. base hit. Chase Graskewicz's rendered just one hit and struck The Wildcats return to attempted sacrifice bunt out three batters to earn his first Tointon Family Stadium on bounced directly to Sooner victory since February 24 at Wednesday to face in-state pitcher Dillon Overton (5-3), No. 17 Coastal Carolina. rival Wichita State. The game, who threw wildly by third "That's the Evan Marshall which will be televised on baseman Garrett Buechele, we need out there," Hill said. Kansas 22 and Metro Sports, allowing Kindel to score. "He did what he needed to do begins at 6:30 p.m. A pregame Overton's error proved costly and produced a lot of ground tailgate begins 90 minutes prior as the Wildcats took advantage balls. That was big for Evan to first pitch in the picnic area of the extra out. Tanner Witt and our ballclub." behind the left-field wall. executed a squeeze play to tie Shawn Lewick, Gerardo Fans can purchase tickets for the game at 2-2. Then, Jake Esquivel and James Allen com- the Wichita State game, or any Brown and Nick Martini fol- bined to shut down Oklahoma other remaining home contest lowed with a pair of walks to over the final three innings. this season, by logging on to load the bases with two outs, Lewick struck out the only bat- www.k-statesports.com/tickets, which ended Overton's after- ter he faced in the seventh calling 1-800-221-CATS or noon. Reliever Tyson Seng, before giving way to Esquivel, visiting the K-State Athletic who came on to face Jason who worked the rest of the sev- Ticket office inside Bramlage King, balked on a 1-0 count to enth and the eighth. Allen was Coliseum. bring in Graskewicz with the perfect in the ninth as he struck K-State’s Mike Kindel (18) goes down as he slides into 3rd.

K-State’s Jason King (28) reaches out as he slides into 3rd. Nick Martini (26) rounds 3rd heading for home to score for the Wildcats. Photos by Tonya Ricklefs