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Group closer to putting social services ordinance to a vote Burk Krohe

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bkrohe@themercury.com Save Our Social Services (S.O.S), a group of citizens who believe the city has an obligation to help its needy, are currently seeking signatures for petition that would seek an ordinance mandating city funding for social services. Members of S.O.S say the campaign has gone well, but the implications of a success-

ful campaign are yet to be seen. Some say it won’t change the city’s budgeting process fundamentally, while others say it could handcuff commissioners and lead to higher taxes. The issue of social-services funding became contentious during the budgeting process for the 2012 city budget. Commissioners Wynn Butler and John Matta, fiscal conservatives, aimed to reduce the bud-

get and keep property taxes down. During the budgeting process, Butler suggested reducing social-services funding by 5 percent for 2012, but the motion did not pass. He has said he would ultimately like to see social services funded with private donations. Debbie Nuss, of S.O.S, said the petition was started after hearing such discussions SEE

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Bill Felber bfelber@themercury.com The 66th District legislative race — largely overlooked in the process of filling the 67th District vacancy — began to take shape Friday when Republican Lee Modesitt filed for a second run at the office he lost by fewer than 200 votes two years ago. Modesitt’s action sets up a likely reprise of his 2010 race

“We’re not a gang. We’re a motorcycle club,” club vice president Bruce Chatfield said.

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against fiveterm incumbent Democrat Sydney Carlin. Carlin has not officially announced her intention to seek re-election, and with Lee Modesitt the filing deadline still several months away SEE

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Someday, Tuesday’s Battle of the Bands at Manhattan High School might represent the back story to the beginning stages of a popular musician’s career. That’s the hope of many in the four bands, who performed original songs during 30-minute sets. Page D1

There are three declared candidates for the 67th District House seat that will be filled Monday night. But that does not necessarily mean the winner will be one of the three. Rules governing the conduct of the caucus permit the 39 Republican precinct committee persons who will make the decision to consider anyone of their choosing as long as that person meets the age and residency requirements. Having said that, party officials add that they have encouraged those who might be considering the position to put their names forward on the theory that it gives voters a better chance to weigh their candidacies. The caucus will take place at

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Assassin Street Motorcycle Club members: From left Kodak, club president Taj “007” Keeler, Big Swoll and Taboo. Members say the community has been treating them differently since the death of fellow member Frederick Beverly on Jan. 1.

Grieving club members say they’re not a gang Katherine Wartell kwartell@themercury.com

Sooners upend Wildcats, 63-60 Oklahoma’s Sam Grooms made a key steal in the closing minute and two free throws with five seconds left to give the Sooners a 63-60 victory over the No. 22 Wildcats Saturday night. K-State’s Rodney McGruder’s three-point attempt to tie missed at the buzzer. Page B1

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pproximately a month after the murder of one of their members, the Assassin Street Rydaz continue to mourn Frederick Beverly’s death, finding new ways to carry on his memory. But, members said, the shooting has also brought negative attention to the club, which, they say, is often treated as a gang. Beverly was shot in a drive-by shooting outside of the Assassin Street Rydaz clubhouse at 1827 Fair Lane on Jan. 1. Riley County police arrested Fort Riley soldier Daniel Parker, 25, Junction City, in connection with the murder days later, stating that the shooting followed an alleged argument at a local bar.

Members said they didn’t know Parker prior to the alleged incident, and they said they have been shunned following the incident. The most recent fallout, members said, is having to find a new space for their clubhouse after their landlord revoked their lease and being told they can’t wear their motorcycle attire, particularly their club vests, into certain Aggieville bars. Bruce Chatfield, vice president of the club, said, “elbow grease, sweat and tears,” went into making the clubhouse their own and that it’s been difficult finding a new space. He said it had taken members over a year to make the building look like a clubhouse, and that they had recently painted over their changes in preparation of mov-

ing out. Their landlord, Lisa Noble, who owns Noble Racing, 1723 Fair Lane, declined to comment. But Brandon Koberna, a member of the club, said they will eventually find a new place. “Freddy definitely loved that clubhouse,” he said. Taj Keeler, president of the club, said the 16 members, who he called his “band of brothers,” would meet twice a month at the clubhouse to “shoot the breeze” and catch up with each other. Chatfield said members also meet on the weekends in Aggieville, but that recently their outings haven’t been quite the same

A change in greenery ahead Warmer winters could be boon for area gardeners Paul Harris pharris@themercury.com

oses are red. Violets are blue. Magnolias in Manhattan? Yes, and myrtles too. With the release of its new plant zone map, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has moved Manhattan from hardiness zone 5b to zone 6a, making it possible to grow plants seen in more southern climates here. The northern portion of Pottawatomie County still sits in zone 5b. The USDA measured temperatures from 1976-2005 for

its 2012 map, the first such map since 1990. The average annual extreme minimum temperature determines plant hardiness zones. Zones are separated into 10-degree increments, and the new map shows that winters are getting warmer in Manhattan. The move is a joyous one for Manhattan gardeners, said Dr. Stuart L. Warren, head of Kansas State horticulture. Between tens and hundreds of new plant species are now available for Manhattan gardeners. “The new plants are things

we look at in the southern landscape, and wished we had here” Warren said. Those new species include southern magnolias, crepe myrtles, conifers and azaleas, Warren said. Warren said the additional plants will bring more color to Kansas during the winter time. “It breaks up the winter landscape nicely,” he said. Warren and other plant experts in the area, however, are skeptical of the new designation because of Kansas’ SEE

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Lecturer lauds KSU’s 2025 vision Bryan Richardson brichardson@themercury.com Peter McPherson, president of Association of Public and Landgrant Universities (APLU), gave advice about how to internationalize K-State while lauding what has already been done at the university Friday. He spoke as a part of the 2012 Provost’s Distinguished International Lecture Series, presented by the university’s International Activities Council. McPherson is an expert on the topic of internationalization, spending time as the head of the United States Agency for International Development from 1981 to 1987. He also served as Michigan State University president from 1993 to 2004.

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Nelva May Wilcox Nelva May Wilcox, 93, of Manhattan, died on Thursday at Mercy Regional Health Center. The family provided some of the following information. She was retired from the USDA Grain Marketing Research Center after 25 years of service. She also had worked for the Nelva Wilcox Comptroller’s office at Kansas State University and with the Manhattan Credit Bureau. Nelva May Harris was born in Dunlap, Kansas on July 2, 1918, the daughter of the late Verna Charlotte (Daharsh) and Orel Clyde Harris. Nelva was united in marriage on May 28, 1939 in Americus, to James Edward Wilcox, who preceded her on Dec. 1, 2011. She attended the Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia while Jim was completing his Bachelors and Master of Science degrees . Nelva Wilcox was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, the AARP, NARFE, and the Order of the Eastern Star. Nelva is survived by two daughters, Nancy W. McClanathan, of Manhattan; Connie J.W. Walker, wife of Duane, of Manhattan; two granddaughters, Morgan Morton and husband, Jeff, of Burleson, Texas, and Megan Johnson of Manhattan; two grandsons, Troy Walker of Terra Haute, and Wade Walker and wife, Deidra, of Lenexa; and three greatgranddaughters, Gracie and Kylie Morton, and Christina Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jim, of 72 years, and a brother, Wylie Harris. Friends are invited to call from noon till 8 p.m. on Sunday with the family present from 6-8 p.m. at the IrvinParkview Funeral Home & Cremation. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home with Rev. R. C. “Cam” McConnell officiating. Inurnment will follow at a later date in the Sunrise Cemetery Manhattan. The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Konza Environmental Education Program (KEEP) at the KSU Foundation in Manhattan. For more information, or to send an email condolence visit irvinparkvievw.com or

Alice Elizabeth Jones Alice Elizabeth Jones, 97, of Manhattan died Friday. Services are pending with the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home & Crematory in Manhattan.

Elmer Dettmer Elmer L. Dettmer, 77 of Randolph, died Friday at his home. The family provided some of the following information. He was born on June 2, 1934, at the family farm northwest of Randolph, the son of Albert and Louie (Jenkins) Dettmer. He Elmer Dettmer g r a d u a t e d from Randolph Rural High School in 1952. Elmer was married to Beverly Ann Dimon on Aug. 24, 1969 at Topeka. She survives of the home. He was a farmer and rancher in the Randolph area for the majority of life. He was a member of the Clay Center United Methodist Church and Alcoholics Anonymous where he had a medallion commemorating his 27 years of sobriety. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Kevin Dettmer, and wife, Kyra, of Manhattan; one sister, Helen DeWyke of Waterville; two grandchildren, Kelbi Dettmer and Kaghen Dettmer, both of Manhattan; three sisters-inlaw, Carol Dettmer, Betty Dettmer and Peggy Dettmer; and six nieces. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Donald Dettmer, Marvin Dettmer, Neil Dettmer, David Dettmer and Wesley Dettmer. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Clay Center United Methodist Church with Rev. Larry Meyers officiating. Respect calls may be made anytime Monday at the Holmes-Pfeifley Funeral Home in Riley, where the family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Burial will follow in the St. John’s Cemetery, northwest of Randolph. A memorial has been established for the Clay Center United Methodist. Memorial contributions may be left in care of the Holmes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Donna M. Wilson Donna M. Wilson, 51, of Leonardville, died Wednesday at 211 N. Kansas in Leonardville. She died of natural causes. The family provided some of the following information. She was born July 21, 1960, at Fort Riley , the daughter of Raymond and Venita (Yost) Spickelmier. Donna had been a hostess at several restaurants before retiring with disabilities. She was preceded in death by one sister, Alice Spickelmier, and one brother, Robert Spickelmier. She is survived by two sons, Deveral Wilson, of Manhattan, and Rasheem Wilson of Leonardville; one daughter, Serita Wilson, of Junction City; her father, Raymond Spickelmier, of Okmulgee, and her mother, Venita Spickelmier, of Manhattan; one brother, Raymond Spickelmier, of Junction City; one sister, Sandra Spickelmier, of Manhattan, and one grandson, Rodney Wilson, of the home in Leonardville. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Holmes-Pfeifley Funeral Home in Riley with Pastor Kevin Larson officiating. A memorial has been established for a scholarship fund for her grandson, Rodney A. Wilson.

flag to be uncased Fort Riley Public Affairs Office The 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment,1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, will hold an uncasing ceremony at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Bldg. 727 on Fort Riley’s Marshall Army Airfield. The “Iron Rangers” recently returned from a yearlong deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Throughout the deployment, the battalion completed over ten thousand Village Stability Operation missions in 58 remote locations across Afghanistan. The uncasing ceremony signifies the battalion’s official return to Fort Riley. The ceremony is open to all friends, Family members and community leaders who wish to formally welcome the Soldiers of 1-16 Inf. home as they re-enter the training cycle and prepare for future missions.

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Police Arrests Kevin Joseph Green, 23, Fort Riley, for violation of probation. Confined on a bond of $1,000. Michael Anthony Rodriguez, 18, 419 Putnam Hall, for failure to appear. Released on $356 bond. Joe Andrew Doss Jr., 38, 2506 Candle Crest Cir., for domestic battery. Released on $500 bond. Jeremy Robert Hamm, Ogden, for disorderly conduct. Confined on no set bond. Brenda Rose Bullock, 48, Bonner Springs, for driving with a suspended license. Released on $750 bond. Robert Merlin Brubaker, 30, 616 Northfield Rd., for DUI Released on $750 bond. Ryan Allen Carter, 20, 1846 Hunting Ave.; 1/2, for obstruction of the legal process and purchase or consumption of alcohol as a minor. Released on $1,250 bond. John James Daugherty, 27, 1620 Fairchild Ave. Apartment No. 4, for failure to appear. Confined on $500 bond. Michael Anthony Scott, 19, Tyone, N.Y., for unlawful use of license and purchase or consumption of alcohol as a minor, criminal use of weapon, and disorderly conduct. Confined on $2,000 bond. Jared Michael Schnee, 24, Riley, for DUI. Confined on $500 bond. Jose Alejandro Cortes, 22, Fort Riley, for disorderly conduct. Confined on $750 bond.

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Riley County Health officials announced Friday that there is a fourth and fifth probable case of pertussis, or whooping cough, in Riley County. This comes on the heels of officials reporting a third probable case of whooping cough on Thursday afternoon. Kufahl is asking the public to get vaccinated against the disease. Kufahl said immunization is recommended at 2, 4, 6 and 12 months of age, with a booster at the start of kindergarten. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends that people 11 through 64 years of age receive the Tdap vaccine, for tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis, while people over 64 years old should be vaccinated if they are in close contact with infants. Pertussis is a bacterial disease that is easily transmitted from person to person and can occur among any person, regardless of age, Kufahl said. The disease is spread through the air during talking, sneezing or coughing and can be a very serious illness, particularly for young infants, she said. Health officials explained

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Associated Press WICHITA — The nation’s cattle herd has shrunk to its smallest size in 50 years amid a brutal drought in the Southwest that shriveled pastures and drove hay prices to record levels, a new report said Friday.

Kansas Today In a report that likely foreshadows higher beef prices for consumers at the meat counter, the National Agricultural Statistics Service counted 90.8 million head of cattle and calves in the United States as of Jan. 1. That’s 2 percent fewer than last year at this time. It’s the lowest inventory since 1952, when the nation had 88.1 million head of cattle, the agency said. Kevin Good, senior market analyst for CattleFax, said the government report shows a continuation of a long-term trend that has seen the nation’s ranchers liquidating cattle herds 14 out of the past 16 years. ‘‘What has brought it to a head the last couple of years is drought,’’ Good said. ‘‘Drought sped that along with massive liquidations in the South — Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico his past year — big declines in beef cow numbers there.’’ Retail prices at this time last year rose about 10 percent and will likely rise another 5 percent or more this year, he said. ‘‘You have a situation where you have tighter supplies at the same time you are exporting more product overseas,’’ Good said. ‘‘So it even tightens the supply more for the next couple of years and it means higher prices as we move forward.’’ Texas still leads the nation with 11.9 million head of cattle and calves, but its numbers fell by 11 percent. Cattle numbers plunged 12 percent in Okla-

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Wichita man convicted in accident that killed girl WICHITA — A Wichita man has been found guilty for his role in a traffic accident that killed a 5-year-old girl. The Wichita Eagle reports that a jury on Friday convicted 29-year-old Ronald Bevan of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Amber Randolph. Bevan was also found guilty of aggravated battery and involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence.

Topeka man charged in woman’s death MERRIAM — A 36-year-old Topeka man has been charged in the death of a woman whose body was found recently at a Johnson County motel. Jason Munjak was charged Friday with first-degree murder in the death of 37-year-old Toby Rock, a mother of five children. Rock’s body was found last week in a Merriam hotel. Authorities said she was killed Jan. 19. Police arrested Munjak on Wednesday. The Kansas City Star reports that police have also arrested a second man Thursday and are calling him a person of interest. Munjak was being held in the Johnson County jail. Bond was set at $1 million

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TOPEKA — Democratic leaders in the Kansas Legislature said Friday that Secretary of State Kris Kobach, the state’s top elections official, is violating ethics standards by serving as the honorary campaign chairman for a fellow Republican seeking a state Senate seat. Senate Minority Leader Anthony Hensley, of Topeka, and House Minority Leader Paul Davis, of Lawrence, said Kobach is violating ethics standards set by a national group for state elections officials. But Kobach described the Democrats as ‘‘trigger happy’’ in criticizing him and said his role as honorary chairman for former state Sen. Mark Gilstrap comes with no formal duties and represents only an endorsement. Hensley and Davis have been persistent critics of Kobach, both over changes in state elections laws that the Republican has pursued and over his work on immigration issues, which has brought him national attention. Now they are expressing questions about his involvement in the campaign for Gilstrap, of Kansas City, who’s trying to win back his Senate seat this year. Earlier this week, in a debate over elections policy, Kobach criticized Sen. Kelly Kultala, a Kansas City Democrat who unseated Gilstrap in 2008. Davis said past secretaries of state have avoided partisan politics. ‘‘He is, I think, more interested in getting into partisan politics,’’ Davis said during a Statehouse news conference. ‘‘I think this really compromises the integrity of the office.’’ Kansas, like 38 other states, chooses its top elections official in partisan races. But Davis and Hensley cited an ethics statement in the constitution of the National Associ-

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ation of Secretaries of State, which says members face a ‘‘high ethical mandate’’ and must commit themselves to put loyalty to state and federal constitutions ‘‘above private and political gain’’ and administer elections in a fair and unbiased manner. ‘‘How in the world can you possibly practice fair and unbiased election administration when in fact you’re inserting yourself in a leadership role in a very partisan manner?’’ Hensley said. Kobach told The Associated Press that the ethics statement doesn’t specifically prohibit secretaries of state from endorsing candidates, because the practice is common. For example, then-Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh, a fourterm Republican, publicly endorsed fellow Republican Sam Brownback for governor in 2009, then backed one of Kobach’s opponents in the GOP primary for secretary of state early in 2010. Kobach said Hensley and Davis hadn’t researched the issue and, ‘‘They may be a little trigger-happy.’’

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Romney would rank among richest presidents ever Gingrich says he’s in Associated Press WASHINGTON — Just how rich is Mitt Romney? Add up the wealth of the last eight presidents, from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama. Then double that number. Now you’re in Romney territory. He would be among the richest presidents in American history if elected — probably in the top four. He couldn’t top George Washington who, with nearly 60,000 acres and more than 300 slaves, is considered the big daddy of presidential wealth. After that, it gets complicated, depending how you rate Thomas Jefferson’s plantation, Herbert Hoover’s millions from mining or John F. Kennedy’s share of the vast family fortune, as well as the finer points of factors like inflation adjustment. But it’s safe to say the Roosevelts had nothing on Romney, and the Bushes are nowhere close. The former Massachusetts governor has disclosed only the broad outlines of his wealth, putting it somewhere from $190 million to $250 million. That easily could make him 50 times richer than Obama, who falls in the stillimpressive-to-most-of-us range of $2.2 million to $7.5 million. ‘‘I think it’s almost hard to conceptualize what $250 million means,’’ said Shamus Khan, a Columbia University sociologist who studies the wealthy. ‘‘People say Romney made $50,000 a day while not working last year. What do you do with all that money?’’ Of course, an unbelievable boatload of bucks is just one way to think of Romney’s net worth, and the 44 U.S. presidents make up a pretty small pond for him to swim in. Put alongside America’s 400 or so billionaires, Romney

Top 10 richest U.S. presidents The 10 richest presidents according to Forbes magazine. Forbes says Republican primary candidate Mitt Romney would rank fourth if elected: George Washington Herbert Hoover Thomas Jefferson John F. Kennedy Andrew Jackson Theodore Roosevelt Zachary Taylor Franklin D. Roosevelt Lyndon Johnson James Madison wouldn’t make a ripple. So here’s a look where Romney’s riches rank — among the most flush Americans, the White House contenders, and the rest of us:

Within the 1 percent ‘‘Romney is small potatoes compared with the ultrawealthy,’’ said Jeffrey Winters, a political scientist at Northwestern University who studies the nation’s elites. After all, even in the rarefied world of the top 1 percent, there’s a big difference between life at the top and at the bottom. A household needs to bring in roughly $400,000 per year to make the cut. Romney and his wife, Ann, have been making 50 times that — more than $20 million a year. In 2009, only 8,274 federal tax filers had income above $10 million. Romney is solidly within that elite 0.006 percent of all U.S. taxpayers. Congress is flush with millionaires. Only a few are in the Romney realm, including Rep. Darrell

Issa, R-Calif., and Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry, who was the Democratic presidential nominee in 2004. Kerry’s ranking would climb much higher if the fortune of his wife, Teresa Heinz, were counted. She is the widow of Sen. John Heinz, heir to the Heinz ketchup fortune. Further up the ladder, top hedge fund managers can pocket $1 billion or more in a single year. At the top of the wealth pile sits Bill Gates, worth $59 billion, according to Forbes magazine’s estimates.

As a potential president: Romney clearly stands out here. America’s super rich generally don’t jockey to live in the White House. A few have toyed with the idea, most notably New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, whom Forbes ranks as the 12th richest American, worth $19.5 billion. A lesser billionaire, Ross Perot, bankrolled his own thirdparty campaigns in 1992 and 1996. Many presidents weren’t particularly well-off, especially 19th century leaders such as Abraham Lincoln, James Buchanan and Ulysses S. Grant. Nor was the 33rd president, Harry Truman. A few former chief executives died in debt, including Thomas Jefferson, ranked in a Forbes study as the third-wealthiest president. Comparing the landlocked wealth of early Americans such as Washington, Jefferson and James Madison, with today’s millionaires is tricky, even setting aside the lack of documentation and economic changes over two centuries. Research by 24/7 Wall St., a news and analysis website, estimated Washington’s wealth at the equivalent of $525 million in 2010 dollars. Yet Washington had to borrow money to pay for his trip to New

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York for his inauguration in 1789, according to Dennis Pogue, vice president for preservation at Mount Vernon, Washington’s Virginia estate. His money was tied up in land, reaping only a modest cash income after farm expenses. ‘‘He was a wealthy guy, there’s no doubt about it,’’ Pogue said, and probably among the dozen richest Virginians of his time. But, ‘‘the wealthiest person in America then was nothing in comparison to what these folks are today.’’

A regular Joe? He’s roughly 1,800 times richer. The typical U.S. household was worth $120,300 in 2007, according to the Census Bureau’s most recent data, although that number is sure to have dropped since the recession. A typical family’s income is $50,000. Calculations from 24/7 Wall St. of the peak lifetime wealth (or peak so far) of Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Obama add up to a total $128 million — while Romney reports assets of up to $250 million. If you consider only those presidents’ assets while in office, without millions earned later from speeches and books, their combined total would be lower, and Romney’s riches would leave the pack even further behind.

till GOP convention Associated Press PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — On the weekend before the pivotal Florida primary, Newt Gingrich vowed on Saturday to stay in the race for the Republican presidential nomination until the national convention this summer even if he loses Tuesday’s vote. Front-runner Mitt Romney poured on the criticism of his rival in television ads airing across the state. Gingrich’s pledge, in an already remarkably unpredictable race, raised the prospect of an extended struggle inside the party as Republicans work to defeat President Barack Obama in the fall. ‘‘You just had two national polls that show me ahead,’’ he said. ‘‘Why don’t you ask Gov. Romney what he will do if he loses’’ in Florida. As the two rivals made their appeals to Hispanic, Jewish and tea party voters, veterans of the armed forces and others, all known indicators pointed to a good day for Romney in the primary. He and his allies held a 3-1 advantage in money spent on

television advertising in the race’s final days. Robust early vote and absentee ballot totals followed a pre-primary turnout operation by his campaign. Even the schedules the two men kept underscored the shape of the race — moderate for Romney, heavy for Gingrich. Campaigning like a front-runner, Romney made few references to Gingrich. Instead, he criticized Obama’s plans to cut the size of the armed forces. ‘‘He’s detached from reality,’’ the former Massachusetts governor said. ‘‘The foreign policy of ‘pretty please’ is not working terribly well,’’ he added. Romney said he wants to add 100,000 troops, not cut them. If his personal rhetoric was directed Obama’s way, the television commercials were trained on Gingrich, whose victory in last Saturday’s South Carolina primary upended the race for the nomination. A new ad released as the weekend began is devoted to the day in 1997 when Gingrich received an ethics reprimand from the House while serving as speaker and was ordered to pay a $300,000 fine.

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434 people killed in Iraq since U.S. pulled out Private investors near 2012 N.Y. Times BAGHDAD — Since the U.S. military withdrew from Iraq in the middle of last month, 434 Iraqis have been killed in attacks across the country, according to security officials, one of the highest tolls for that amount of time in the last few years. The latest attack occurred Friday when a suicide bomber detonated a car filled with explosives near a funeral procession in a Shiite neighborhood. The procession was for a man who had been fatally shot, along with his wife and son, a day earlier by insurgents. According to security officials, 31 people, including eight police

officers, were killed in the Friday attack and 60 were wounded. Elsewhere in Baghdad, a young boy was killed in an explosion near a soccer field. It is difficult to make sweeping statements about security trends, and accounts about attacks and death tolls differ. Nevertheless, the wave of violence over the last five weeks has unnerved Iraqis who fear that their leaders, embroiled in a political fight with one another, are not prepared to thwart attacks without help from the Americans. According to statistics compiled by the Ministry of Interior, the rate of deaths over the last month has been higher than all but one month last year. The average daily death toll since the

withdrawal has been about 11. Last year, the average daily death toll was nine. The attacks, which have been aimed mainly at Shiites, have also raised questions about whether the insurgent group alQaida in Iraq has regained its footing after it was significantly diminished in 2008. In recent statements on its website, the group said it had shifted its attention toward those with close ties to Iran, particularly Iraq’s Shiites, in an effort to push back against Iran’s influence in Iraq in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal. Despite the carnage, top Iraqi security officials say their fight against insurgents is increasingly successful.

The acting minister of interior, Adnan al-Asadi, said in an interview here Thursday that when the Americans were in Iraq they made the fight against al-Qaida more difficult. The United States provided extensive support to Iraqi security forces in counterterrorism operations against al-Qaida, including helicopter transportation for many of the raids to detain insurgents.B Al-Asadi said that even though the Iraqis no longer have that help, ‘‘al-Qaida has received a number of hits, and we were able to arrest a large number of their leaders.” The recent wave of attacks, alAsadi said, was ‘‘just to prove that they are still here.’’

Arab League halts observer mission in Syria Associated Press BEIRUT — The Arab League halted its observer mission to Syria on Saturday, sharply criticizing the regime of President Bashar Assad for escalating violence in recent days that has killed at least 80 people across the country. The rising bloodshed has added urgency to new attempts by Arab and Western countries to find a resolution to the 10 months of violence that according to the United Nations has killed at least

5,400 people as Assad seeks to crush persistent protests demanding an end to his rule. But the initiatives continue to face two major obstacles: Damascus’ rejection of an Arab peace plan which it says impinges on its sovereignty, and Russia’s willingness to use its U.N. Security Council veto to protect Syria from sanctions. Syrian government forces clashed with anti-regime army defectors across the country on Saturday. At least nine were reported killed in the clashes and

other violence. The new deaths come after two days of bloody turmoil killed at least 74 people, including small children. The month-old Arab observer mission in Syria had come under widespread criticism for failing to bring a halt to the regime’s crackdown. Gulf states led by Saudi Arabia pulled out of the mission Tuesday, asking the U.N. Security Council to intervene. League Secretary-General Nabil Elaraby said in a statement that after discussions with Arab foreign ministers, the organization decid-

Ex-hostages recovering at U.S. base 2012 N.Y. Times ROME — Two hostages rescued in Somalia by special operations forces this week after three months of captivity were recovering at a military base in Sicily, a U.S. military official said Friday. Jessica Buchanan, a U.S. aid worker, and her Danish colleague Poul Hagen Thisted are undergoing ‘‘a post-captivity reintegration process’’ at the U.S. Naval Air Base at Sigonella near Catania, Sicily, according to the base’s public affairs officer, Lt. Tim Page. Page could not say how long the process would take and how long the former hostages would remain in Italy. ‘‘It depends very much on the individual; no two scenarios are alike,’’ he said. At the request of Buchanan and Thisted, he asked that their privacy be respected. A statement issued stated that it was ‘‘extremely important’’ that Buchanan and Thisted ‘‘have the chance to decompress from this event without the pressure of instant overwhelming public notoriety.’’

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ed to halt the observers’ work immediately because of the increasing violence, until the League’s council can meet to decide the mission’s fate. He blamed Damascus for the spike in bloodshed, saying the regime has ‘‘resorted to escalating the military option in complete violation of (its) commitments’’ to end the crackdown, Elaraby said. He said the victims of the violence have been ‘‘innocent citizens,’’ in an implicit rejection of Syria’s claims that it is fighting ‘‘terrorists.’’

deal on Greece debt Associated Press ATHENS, Greece — Greece and investors who have bought its bonds have reached a tentative deal to significantly reduce the country’s debt and pave the way for it to receive a muchneeded (euro) 130 billion bailout. Negotiators for the investors announced the tentative agreement Saturday and said it could become final next week. Under the agreement, the (euro) 206 billion worth of Greek bonds that investors own would be exchanged for new bonds worth 60 percent less. That will help Greece remain solvent and avoid a potentially devastating blow to Europe’s already weakened financial system. Private investors would receive new bonds whose face value is half of the existing bonds. The new bonds would have a longer maturity and pay an average interest rate of slightly less than 4 percent. The existing bonds pay an average interest rate of 5 percent, according to the think tank ReDefine. The deal would reduce Greece’s annual interest expense on the bonds from about $10 billion to about $4 billion. And when the bonds mature, instead of paying bond-

holders (euro) 206 billion, Greece will have to pay only (euro) 103 billion. Without the deal, which would reduce Greece’s debt load by at least (euro) 120 billion, the bonds held by banks, insurance companies and hedge funds would likely become worthless. Many of these investors also hold debt from other countries that use the euro, which could also lose value in the event of a Greek default. The agreement taking shape is a key step before Greece can get a second, (euro) 130 billion bailout from its European Union partners and the International Monetary Fund. Besides restructuring its debt with private investors, Greece must also take other steps before getting aid. It must cut its deficit and boost the competitiveness of its economy through layoffs of government employees and the sale of several state companies, among other moves. This would be Greece’s second bailout. The EU and the IMF signed off on a (euro) 110 billion aid package for Greece in May 2010, most of which has already been disbursed. Greece faces a (euro) 14.5 billion bond repayment on March 20, which it cannot afford without additional help.

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BUSINESS

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Area business news briefs K-State graduate to help Growth Coach expand Russell Disberger, Kansas State graduate, has returned to Manhattan to partner with Dave Dreiling and expand The Growth Coach franchise throughout the state. The Growth Coach is a program that helps business owners grow their business and balance their lives. Disberger has experience in business ownership and consulting. Having assisted more than 2,500 companies, he has developed systems and tools that help companies achieve their goals. He has been a venture capitalist, CEO, CFO, business columnist, business radio talk show host, public speaker, business owner and is currently the founder of a Colorado/ Kansas consulting firm, Aspen Business Group. He has worked with Fortune 100 companies to a small business owner worker out of house. When in Colorado, he received a Governor's Citation for his work with businesses. "Russ Disberger is one of the smartest guys I know when it comes to growing a business," Dreiling said. "He has mentored me for years, and I'm ecstatic that we were able to lure him back to Manhattan." For information on the Growth Coach, call Disberger at (785) 289-8007 or Dreiling at (785) 537-8822 Ext. 1234

Ag Press announces promotion and new hire Steve Reichert has been promoted to sales manager at Ag Press. In his new position, Reichert will direct sales activity for both the company's commercial printing division and the Steve Reichert Grass and Grain newspaper. He has been with Ag Press for ten years and has worked in print marketing for 29 years. "Steve's emphasis on customer service has allowed him to build client relationships in Manhattan and throughout Northeast Kansas," Ag Press Chief Executive Officer Tom Carlin said. "His professional approach and communication

skills make him the ideal person to train and mentor our account representatives." Amy Cole recently joined Ag Press as an account representative focusing on commercial printing. "Amy brings an outstanding blend of advertising agency and direct sales experience to Amy Cole the position," Carlin said. "While she will work with a wide variety of clients, her initial task will be to introduce the Manhattan community to our newly installed Xerox Color 800 digital printing press. It represents the latest generation of digital presses and offers clients new custom features and better delivery times." Both Reichert and Cole can be contacted at 785-539-7558 or Steve@agpress.com or amy@agpress.com. The company is located at 1531 Yuma in Manhattan.

First Command Financial adds new advisor Jim McNair has joined the team at First Command Financial Services as a Registered Investment Advisor Representative. A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Oklahoma City University with an MBA, Jim McNair McNair holds Series 7 and 66 securities licenses as well as Kansas Life and Health licenses. He retired from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel after 26 years of service. As a Financial Advisor, his areas of focus include comprehensive financial planning, investment strategies, retirement income planning, and risk management solutions.

Boys and Girls Club announce board members The Boys and Girls Club of Manhattan announces the addition in 2012 of the following three individuals to its Board

of Directors: Brad Schoen, Elaine Johannes and Judy Hughey. Schoen, Director of the Riley County Police Department, joined the department in 1983 as a Patrol Office. He served in a variety of capacities there before his appointment in 2007 as Director. Brad was raised in Downs, Kan., and in 1995 earned his undergraduate degree in SociBrad Schoen ology (Cum Laude) from K-State University. He is a 1996 graduate of the 185th session of the FBI's National Academy in Quantico. Johannes is Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist/Youth Development, and Coordinator of the Youth Development Masters Program at K-State University's School of Family Studies and Human Services. From K - S t a t e , Johannes has a B.S. in Psychology, M.S. in Adult and Community Counseling, and Elaine Ph.D. in Life Johannes Span Human Development. Her areas of interest and specialization include: promotion of healthy lifestyles and community capacity-building; education of the risk of obesity among Kansas teens; prevention of youth-related problem behaviors; and unique needs of youth whose parents are deployed through the National Guard or Reserves. Hughey, a National Certified Counselor, is an Associate Professor at K-State University in the Department of Special Education, Counseling, and Student Affairs and coordinator of the Master's Program for School Counseling. Hughey has a B.A. and M.A. from Southeast Judith Hughey Missouri State University and Ed.D. from the University of Missouri - Columbia. Her research and academic interests include school

counseling programs, learning environments, career education, and drug and alcohol issues. Terms of the Club's Board of Directors are for three years. Board members provide oversight of the Club to ensure public trust in areas that include: hiring staff and selecting volunteers of high character; membership tracking and participation data; ethics and financial oversight; and child safety.

Better Business Bureau With the Super Bowl just around the corner, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the alert for knock-off team jerseys, counterfeit memorabilia and phony game tickets. "There are three good reasons not to buy counterfeit goods: theft, quality and security," notes Katherine Hutt, spokesperson for the Council of Better Business Bureaus. "Counterfeit items are stolen goods. If you love your team, don't buy a hat or jersey from someone who has stolen the team's name and logo for their own profit. And counterfeit items are almost always more cheaply made, which means they won't last as long as the real thing." But you may have an even bigger problem if you try to buy counterfeit memorabilia online. Several BBBs around the country have reported websites that don't even have any merchandise to sell you...they just want your credit card number and personal information in order to steal your identity or drain your bank account. The best way to ensure you are getting official sports gear is to buy directly from the team or league websites, or from official vendors at the stadium.

Local man earns KBA certification The Kansas Board of Accountancy has announced that 52 candidates, including Nathan Garcia, of Manhattan, successfully passed the computerized examination in the October/November 2011 exam window. As of January, 2012, 11,536 individuals have been issued CPA certificates, of which 3,796 hold active permits to practice. For more information visit the Board of Accountancy's website at www.ksboa.org.

Avalon adds two stylists Avalon has added two new stylists, Taylor Steinlage and Katie Coker. Coker attended the Hays Academy of Hair Design and specializes in men and women's haircuts, children's haircuts, special occasion updos and styles, technique color and foil placement, color correction, full body waxing, Brazilian waxing, facials, skincare and makeup, spa manicures, spa pedicures and shellac. Coker has attended Jim Yates Nuts and Bolts Business Training program, Sojourn product launch and the International Beauty Show in Las Vegas. Steinlage attended the Bellus Academy in Manhattan and specializes in men and women's haircuts, children's haircuts, special occasion updos and styles, technique color and foil placement, color correction, full body waxing, Brazilian waxing, facials, skincare and makeup, spa manicures, spa pedicures and shellac. Avalon is located at 3901 Vanesta Drive in Manhattan. Call (785) 537-9823 for more information or to set up an appointment.

Tickets for the big game can be an even bigger rip-off. There are thousands of Super Bowl tickets currently listed on Craig's List, but the site offers no guarantees of any kind and does not require identification of its listers. Buying in person isn't always an improvement, as it's gotten easier and easier for scammers to make fake tickets that look real. So where can you turn? Sites such as Stub Hub (www.stubhub.com) guarantee your tickets' authenticity. There were 2,800 tickets available as of yesterday, starting at $2,450 a piece. Ticketmaster (www.ticketexchangebyticketmaster.co m) handles ticket exchanges for the NFL, and had over 800 tickets available as of yesterday, starting at $2,864. In general, avoid scams by being skeptical of: • Offers that sound "too good to be true" • Pushy sales tactics • Poor quality of merchandise • Offers that require wire transfer of funds And always check out a business first at www.bbb.org/ search. For more consumer tips you can trust, visit www.bbb.org/news. To sign up to receive our Scam Alerts, visit BBB Scam Source at www.bbb.org/scam.

Facebook IPO anticipated Associated Press LOS ANGELES - Facebook could file regulatory papers as early as Wednesday for its highly anticipated initial public offering of stock, according to a newspaper report. Facebook's expected launch as a publicly traded company is the most hotly anticipated tech IPO in more than a decade. It would vault it into the top ranks of the largest public companies in the world, on par with the likes of McDonald's Corp., Amazon.com Inc., Visa Inc. and Bank of America Corp. The Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter, said Friday that the social-networking

company could raise as much as $10 billion in an offering that would value the company at $75 billion to $100 billion. Either measure would dwarf the $1.67 billion raised in Google's 2004 IPO. That offering gave Google a market value of $23 billion. Google is now worth $184 billion. CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg, 27, is already considered a billionaire because of shares traded on a closed market. Facebook spokesman Larry Wu said the company will not comment on IPO-related speculation. After filing its initial paperwork, a public offering usually takes three to four months.

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Protests such as this one in front of the White House on Aug. 22, 2011, helped force the Obama administration to delay consideration of a permit for the controversial $7 billion Keystone XL line until at least 2013. The Keystone line would have set oil through Clay County in Kansas on its way to the Texas Gulf Coast.

Alternative to Keystone XL line would cut across Missouri 2012 McClatchy Newspapers ST. LOUIS — While the political debate rages over the future of the Keystone XL pipeline, a competitor is proposing a line that would cut across Missouri and provide an alternative to Keystone for shipping Canadian tar sands oil to the Gulf Coast. Calgary-based Enbridge Inc. hopes to link its existing Canadian oil pipelines from where they currently end near Chicago with another pipeline that runs from Cushing, Okla., to Houston and Port Arthur, Texas. To do that, the company wants to build a $1.9 billion pipeline adjacent to an existing Enbridge line that cuts diagonally across northern Missouri before entering southeast Kansas. Together, the two Enbridge pipelines would be able to carry almost 700,000 barrels a day between Illinois and Oklahoma. “In the energy industry, and oil in particular, there’s always been a history of fierce competition,” said Paul Blackburn, an environmental attorney and pipeline consultant. “One has to anticipate that if one of the players stumbles, another is going to try to capitalize on that.” Earlier this month, the Obama administration decided to delay consideration of a permit for the controversial $7 billion Keystone XL line until at least 2013. Company officials had anticipated that oil already would be moving down the line by then. Keystone’s fate became a political issue, with some arguing that failure to approve the line will cost thousands of construction jobs and others arguing that it would damage the environment and much of its refined product would be exported. The Keystone XL pipeline is designed to carry 830,000 barrels a day from Alberta to the Gulf of Mexico by crossing Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Another segment of the Keystone system runs from Alberta to Conoco-Phillips’ Wood River

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Rep. Lee Terry, R-Neb., right, joins House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, RVa., left, and House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, at a news conference to protest the President’s decision to delay ruling on the Keystone pipeline. The proposed alternative pipeline would not have to face many federal hurdles because it would not cross international borders. It’s price would also be lower. refinery in Illinois and on to Patoka, Ill. That part of the line, which has a capacity of 590,000 barrels a day, became operational in 2010. The delay in Keystone XL’s construction created an immediate demand for more capacity to move crude from Canada and the upper Midwest that Enbridge is jumping to fill, said John Auers, senior vice president of Turner, Mason & Co., a Dallas-based consultant. Enbridge hopes to get regulatory approval and enough commitments from shippers to begin construction next year and be in service by mid-2014. “This was a project out there waiting in the wings,” Auers said of the Enbridge proposal. Enbridge’s proposed line would generally follow the company’s existing right of way but may require some land acquisitions to avoid congested areas and terrain features, a company spokesman said. The line runs southwest from the Flanagan, Ill., area, crosses the Mississippi River north of Hannibal, Mo., and exits Missouri in Bates County.

Unlike Keystone, Enbridge’s line would not cross an international boundary, and much of it is already built, meaning it wouldn’t cost as much and wouldn’t be subject to many of the regulatory hurdles that Keystone has faced, Blackburn said. “The bottom line is whoever gets those segments completed first gets a pretty significant commercial advantage, and that’s what Enbridge is trying to do,” Blackburn said. A spokesman for TransCanada, which owns the Keystone line, played down any competition posed by the Enbridge line. TransCanada already has long-term contracts that will keep the Keystone XL line flowing at near capacity when completed, and there’s plenty more Canadian oil for others to carry, said company spokesman Terry Cunha. “The Gulf Coast refining market can benefit from both pipelines as the area has capacity for both projects,” Cunha said. Auers agreed. “In the long run, they’ll be enough demand for both those pipelines,” Auers said.

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Warmer winters could be boon for area gardeners NO. 1, FROM PAGE A1 inconsistent climate. “It only takes one winter out of every five,” Warren said. “If it goes really low again then they (the plants) may not be killed, but they are going to look a whole lot rougher.” Ward Upham, state extension master gardener coordinator, said “I’m not a weather expert, but we are going to continue to see a lot variety in Kansas weather. This just gives us more confidence that plants with cold hardiness will marginally survive.” Upham said Oklahoma had a

recent winter, where temperatures dipped to 30-below, which is unseen in that area. State climatologist Mary Knapp said gardeners should be aware of the possibility that Manhattan will still likely see extreme cold temperatures, but Knapp also said that on average, it is not getting as cold as it has in the past in Manhattan. The potential is there for Manhattan to move into zone 6b by the time the next maps are released, Knapp said, which would put the city in same hardiness zone as Wichita..

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Defense secretary cites key St. Louis parade for Iraq veterans draws thousands intelligence on bin Laden raid Associated Press ST. LOUIS — Looking around at the tens of thousands of people waving American flags and cheering, Army Maj. Rich Radford was moved that so many braved a cold January wind Saturday in St. Louis to honor people like him: Iraq War veterans. The parade, borne out of a conversation between two St. Louis friends a month ago, was the nation’s first big welcomehome for veterans of the war since the last troops were withdrawn from Iraq in December.

‘‘It’s not necessarily overdue, it’s just the right thing,’’ said Radford, a 23-year Army veteran who walked in the parade alongside his daughter, Aimee, and son, Warren. Radford was among about 600 veterans, many dressed in camouflage, who walked along downtown streets lined with rows of people clapping and holding signs with messages including ‘‘Welcome Home.’’ Some of the war-tested troops wiped away tears as they acknowledged the support from a crowd that organizers estimated reached 100,000 people.

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WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is acknowledging publicly for the first time that a Pakistani doctor provided key information to the U.S. in advance of the successful Navy SEAL assault on Osama bin Laden’s compound last May. Panetta told CBS’s ‘‘60 Minutes,’’ in a profile to be broadcast today, that Shakil Afridi helped provide intelligence for the raid on bin Laden’s compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. Afridi ran a vaccination program for the CIA to collect DNA

and verify bin Laden’s presence in the compound. He has since been charged by Pakistan with treason. Panetta said he is ‘‘very concerned’’ for the doctor. Panetta also told ‘‘60 Minutes’’ that he is convinced that someone in the Pakistani government ‘‘must have had some sense’’ that a person of interest was in the compound. He added that he has no proof that Pakistan knew it was bin Laden. The Pakistani government had hoped to resolve the Afridi matter quietly, perhaps releasing him to U.S. custody, according to two Pakistani officials.

Grieving club members say they’re not a gang GOPers to meet to fill NO. 2, FROM PAGE A1 because they are unable to wear their club vests into their usual bars. Although Last Chance Saloon is the only bar with clear signage prohibiting “biker attire,” Chatfield said they have had problems entering Tubby’s Sports Bar and Kite’s Bar and Grill wearin their biker vests. Tubby’s Sports Bar has a dress code listed on their windows, it does not expressly prohibit biker attire, and management declined to comment on the situation, only stating they have been in contact with club members. But Chatfield said they’d been wearing their vests in bars all summer and that it has only become an issue after the shooting. Members of the club have acknowledged that the alleged argument with Parker that preceded the shooting took place in an Aggieville bar, but said that is no reason to enact new dress codes. “There’s at least two or three bar fights every night,” Koberna said, adding that if it had been between fraternity members, no one would think of subsequently banning them from wearing

their letters. But Koberna and Chatfield said their vests, which feature their club name, individual nicknames and a memorial to Beverly, make people think of gangs from TV shows such as “Sons of Anarchy” and “Gangland.” “We’re not a gang,” said Chatfield, who is a truck driver by trade. “We’re a motorcycle club. We’re not carrying guns. We’re not dealing drugs.” Chatfield, who is also a veteran, said he thought the dispute with Parker had been settled, adding that Parker even offered to buy him a drink after the fight. Koberna said that since the shooting, he has noticed people looking at club members differently. “It’s a little disheartening,” he said. Brad Schoen, director of the RCPD, has said that there is no indication there is significant gang activity in Manhattan, and Lt. Josh Kyle said police contact with the Assassin Street Rydaz has only been minor in the past. But Keeler, a warrant officer stationed at Fort Riley who joined the club in 2009, said these issues pale in comparison

to the continued grieving for Beverly, who was a National Guardsman. He said Beverly was a very close friend and that there has been a lot of anger since the shooting. Beverly had a contagious personality and was wellknown for his smile and community service, Keeler said. Koberna,who served two tours in Iraq, said Beverly was like his brother and that his saying was, “Let’s go.” He said you couldn’t go to a bar without running into people that Beverly knew. Beverly’s popularity showed at their candlelight memorial held for him on Jan. 5, where, Koberna, who plans to attend KState next fall, said about 50 people were expected to show, but close to 200 showed instead. He said that club members go to Beverly’s grave every Sunday to visit with Beverly and each other. Chatfield said he had such a bond with Beverly that people mistook him for Chatfield’s son. To honor Beverly’s memory, the club named a scholarship after him. Keeler said the scholarship will go to a graduating high school student or undergrad who “shows an aptitude and desire to pursue further

education and careers within family-oriented fields, specifically youth related.” He said the criteria are a GPA higher than 3.0, a demonstration of youth-focused community activities, two letters of reference and a 500-word essay discussing the applicant’s highereducation goals. For more information, contact the club at assassinstreetrydaz@rocket mail.com. The club is also taking donations for the scholarship. Keeler said the club organizes a lot of carwashes and motorcycle rallies to raise money for different charities. He said their next big project is a rally to benefit autism research, set for April. He said he joined the club, founded by soldiers in Iraq in 2009, to be around other men who share a common bond. Koberna joined last August, and Chatfield said he joined three years ago. Chatfield said members include men from around the country and said they don’t care what kind of motorcycle potential members ride. “We don’t care what you’ve got as long as you don’t come with a tricycle,” he said.

Speaker lauds K-State’s internationalization efforts NO. 3, FROM PAGE A1 McPherson said it is important to further internationalize the campus for the students, research, and to help the university, state and the world. “Public universities, including landgrants, have to be a part of it,” he said. McPherson said the goal of internationalization isn’t to treat it as a separate entity, but to have it represented throughout the university. He said internationalization can be represented through things such as research, faculty, curriculum and international students. “It’s not just the international offices,” he said. “It cuts across the whole university. It is, I

think, very wise for the president and the provost to have internationalize a theme in the 2025 plan.” K-State 2025, the stated goal of the university to become a top 50 public research university by 2025, includes the common element of internationalization with all of its themes. McPherson said the vision of K-State 2025 will help the university in its pursuit of internationalization. “I’m completely convinced that campuses that don’t have a plan don’t go nearly as far,” he said. McPherson used the example of how Michigan State built its study abroad program into the largest among public universi-

ties in the nation. Thanks in part to his efforts, Michigan State expanded its study abroad program from 700 students a year to 3,000 students a year. McPherson said campus should select one key component to drive and measure. In Michigan State’s case, study abroad became that driving point. “I said, ‘Why don’t we have a big goal?’ ” he said. In 1995, Michigan State set a goal to have 40 percent of its graduating seniors participate in the program by 2006. McPherson talked about the importance of publicizing the goal, including media coverage. He said he pushed to make clear the expectations the university

had for the students; it never became a requirement, he said. “When they got there (to MSU), they knew they were supposed to study abroad,” he said. During the question and answer portion of the lecture, Provost April Mason asked McPherson how K-State can use its APLU membership to increase internationalization. “Leveraging that means aggressively looking for the opportunities,” McPherson said. K-State has been making its efforts to establish an international connection through international faculty and staff, study abroad programs, and relationships with countries such as China.

Group closer to putting social services ordinance to a vote NO. 4, FROM PAGE A1 about reducing funding. “Over the years these various social service agencies have taken that money and leveraged other funds to provide the social service safety net we have here today,” Nuss said. “If we would eliminate the city’s funding, you start to unravel that safety net.” The petition seeks to pass an ordinance that would ensure funding from the city for social services. According to a news release from S.O.S, the proposed ordinance has three key elements. First, it would keep the Social Services Advisory Board (SSAB) as the group responsible for making funding recommendations to the City Commission. Second, it would require the city to spend 2 percent of the general fund on social-services funding every year. Lastly, it would require funds to be carried over for future social-service spending if all the allocated funds in a year are not spent. Nuss said the first signatures were collected on Nov. 9. From that date, S.O.S has 180 days to collect 1,494 signatures, which comes from a calculated percentage of the electorate. The deadline is April 7. Nuss said the group estimates it has collected about 1,000 of the required 1,494 signatures to force action on the ordinance. Nuss noted that at least 250 of those came from efforts on Jan. 22, which the group dubbed “Social Services Sunday.” The petition was circulated at a vari-

ety of churches in town that day. “Over the course of the next month, we should be getting close to the required number,” Nuss said. She said S.O.S plans to collect about 2,000 signatures because there is usually an error rate with petitions. The signatures will have to be validated by the county clerk, who will weed out duplicate signatures, unregistered voters and non-residents. Once signatures are validated, the City Commission has 20 days to adopt the ordinance or put it to a public vote. Ron Fehr, city manager, noted the upcoming August election is a county election, so putting the referendum on that ballot would not cost the city any additional funds. However, if the referendum goes to a special election, Fehr said the city would be responsible for the entire cost. He said, at this time, he would not offer an opinion “one way or the other” on the petition. “The discussion and debate will be somewhat interesting,” Fehr said. However, adoption seems unlikely. “I won’t vote for it,” Butler said. “It’s extreme.” Butler termed the petition a “major overreaction,” saying he thinks it will do more harm than good. Butler said there seems to be a misconception that he is against social services, but he said that is untrue. He said he just prefers a “paradigm shift” in how social services are funded and sees several problems with the petition.

Butler said he likes the idea of a foundation, which would leverage private funds. He said it seems more like a more reasonable, long-term solution. He added that the Flint Hills Discovery Center recently started a foundation to aid in fund-raising. “That, to me, was an excellent model,” Butler said. “This foundation thing works.” Nuss disagreed with the practicality of that strategy. She said it seems like a duplication of effort, which also comes with overhead costs for the organization. “Many of the social service agencies already have funds established with the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation,” Nuss said. “I really don’t understand why you would want to create another foundation.” She added that it makes sense to use the existing foundation. Butler also said mandating funding at 2 percent will restrict the commission and, in some years, would actually see an increase in funding. He said he doesn’t agree with mandating an increase. Over the last decade, funding for social services has been between 1.7 and 2 percent of the budget. Nuss said that is on what S.O.S based the 2 percent figure in the petition. She said it is “not an unreasonable request.” “If you look back from this year, 2012, it’s been right at 2 percent,” Bernie Hayen, city finance director, said. Hayen said if the petition goes to a referendum and passes, it will make little difference to the

finance department. “From my standpoint, it doesn’t really have an effect on what we look at one way or the other,” Hayen said. Butler still believes it could lead to higher property taxes, though. He said it reduces the commission’s options to reduce the budget. However, Nuss argued the 2 percent is not a set number so funding for social services’ funding can be reduced if the overall budget is lowered. “Two percent is 2 percent,” Nuss said. “If they increase the budget, the dollar amount increases but it’s still only 2 percent of the budget.” Butler indicated there could also be unintended consequences to putting the issue on a ballot. “The other options is, which no one has talked about, what if it becomes a referendum and it’s voted out?” Butler said. “Then you can make the leap and say they don’t get anything.” He said he would have a hard time justifying funding social services if “the voters say ‘we don’t want this.’” It’s difficult to predict what the outcome would be, but Nuss is confident the measure would pass. She said the Manhattan community has a long history of social consciousness. “I’m confident that, based on the response we’re getting, that there is support for social services being funded through the city,” Nuss said. “I’m hopeful that this community will show that they continue to support this.”

State Rep. Mosier’s seat NO. 5, FROM PAGE A1 7 p.m. Monday in the Landon Room of the campus Holiday Inn. It is open to the public — and will be streamed live at themercury.com — although only precinct committee persons are allowed to nominate, ask questions and vote. The three known candidates at this point are Frank Beer, owner of the local Radio Shack store; Bob Boyd, a retired commercial and military pilot; and Tom Phillips, a former city commissioner and mayor. Since none of the three is a committee person, each will have to find a nominator and a second before they can actually be considered. Barb VanSlyke, the county party chair, acknowledged that in similar recent circumstances elsewhere in the state, socalled “submarine” candidates have emerged during the nominating process itself. Whoever is selected by the committee voters will replace Rep. Susan Mosier, whose resignation takes effect Feb. 1. Mosier is taking a position with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The selection will not be official until Gov. Sam Brownback formally approves the appointee, but state law requires him to do that within seven days, and VanSlyke has expressed hope that Monday’s winner could be sworn in as early as Wednesday. Here’s a brief sketch of the rules — some determined by state statute, some imposed locally — that will govern the selection process. Majority vote: The eventual nominee must receive a majority (51 percent) of all votes cast. If all 39 committee persons take part, that means 20 votes. If no candidate receives a

clear majority in the first round, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated and voting continues until someone wins a majority. Ballot: Voting is by secret ballot. Quorum: One-third, which translates to 13 of the 39 eligible voters, must be present. Platforms: Each candidate will be given up to 10 minutes to address delegates prior to the start of voting. Additionally, each person’s nominator can make a three-minute speech in support of his or her nominee. There will also be a 30-minute question and answer session, the questions being posed in writing by the committee persons. The audience cannot ask questions. Proxies: Committee persons are permitted to award notarized proxy forms to another eligible voter, although voters are limited to carrying a maximum of two proxies. Pre-conditions: The party is not allowed to link its selection to any pre-condition. So, for example, while party officials have expressed a clear preference for a candidate willing to stand for election to a full term in November, they cannot turn down the election of a candidate who refused to make such a pledge. Nor could they prevent an unsuccessful candidate from challenging the selectee in the August Republican primary. Outside help: VanSlyke said Clay Barker, the state Republican Party executive director, guided the local party through the process of establishing rules for the caucus. Among other things, that involved providing state statutes, and samples of proposed rules from previous replacement conventions. Local party officers have also provided input.

Lottery Results TOPEKA — These Kansas lotteries were drawn Saturday: Daily Pick 3: 9-6-1 Super Kansas Cash: 06-07-0824-28, Cash Ball: 22 Estimated jackpot: $455,000 2 By 2: Red Balls: 14-25,

White Balls: 9-12 Hot Lotto: 07-18-19-23-32, Hot Ball: 14 Powerball: 05-33-41-54-59, Powerball: 13 Estimated jackpot: $146 million

Modesitt files for likely rematch against Carlin NO. 6, FROM PAGE A1 other candidates could potentially surface. But Modesitt indicated he expects the race to be a rematch. A graduate student in economics who also serves as cochair of the county Republican Party, Modesitt outlined a platform Friday that focused on economic issues, among them his support for Gov. Sam Brownback’s initiative calling for the reduction and gradual repeal of the state income tax. “Not all at once, but as the state’s economic recovery takes hold,” Modesitt said he believed the tax could be taken down. He also said he likes “the idea of ending loopholes and making the income tax more fair across the board.” But doing so, he said, will require the election of Republicans. “Nothing’s going to get done without the Republican Party,” he said. Modesitt described himself as “a core free marketer,” although he acknowledged the need for “some regulation; there are certain regulations that are necessary to make sure the playing field stays

level.” He said that if the Legislature does not finalize a revised school funding formula this session, he looked forward to filling in the framework next year. He also indicated that he would support an increased commitment from the state to higher education, regretting the decline in the percentage of the overall cost of higher education that comes from the state. That number has recently been reported as low as from 18 to 22 percent of the overall cost. “We have a constitutional obligation to provide higher education,” Modesitt said. He said the linkage between a strong educational system and a strong business climate more than justified the additional state responsibility. At the same time, Modesitt said he would like to see that state investment more targeted toward areas where individual universities excel. Modesitt received 2,462 votes in 2010, amounting to 48.2 percent of the total vote. Carlin got 2,644, 51.8 percent. It was Carlin’s closest race since her initial legislative victory in 2002.

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CBR event comes to Manhattan Nearly 3,000 people were at Kansas State’s Weber Arena on Friday night to watch the Championship Bull Riding Horizon Series tour event, featuring pro bull riders from the across the country. B8

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Indians top Beloit for fifth place The Manhattan High girls’ basketball team topped Beloit 36-24 to finish fifth in the McPherson Mid-America Classic. Mari Jo Massanet finished the final game with a double-double and was named to the All-Tournament team. B3

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STILLWATER, Okla. — Brittany Chambers may wear No. 2 on her jersey, but clearly her number of choice is three. The Kansas State junior connected on five 3-pointers and notched a doubledouble with a game-high 29 points and 10 rebounds Saturday to power the Wildcats past the Oklahoma State Cowgirls 67-56 at Gallagher-Iba Arena. K-State's third Big 12 road win also snapped a three-game losing streak that knocked the Wildcats out of the national

polls a week after breaking in for the first time in three seasons. The win didn't come easy, though, as the Wildcats (14-6, 5-3 Big 12) had to hang on down the stretch after leading by as many as 26 points in the second half. The Cowgirls, who shot just 30 percent from the field in the first half and somehow survived an 18-3 onslaught by K-State to open the second, pieced together a 21-3 run of their own to make it a sixpoint game with 1:20 to play. Oklahoma State — led by Tiffany Bias'

21 points — used four 3-pointers during the rally. K-State, meanwhile, relied on baskets from the foul line — making 12-of-17 in the final 6:44 — to keep the Cowgirls at bay and seal the victory. K-State's last field goal came at the 9:21 mark when Brandy Brown got a put-back to push the Cats ahead 55-32. "We're thrilled to get a road win in the Big 12 and against a team that is playing extremely well and has a great deal of confidence that they're competing with, even when they found themselves in a hole," K-State

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coach Deb Patterson said. "It's a team that won't stop coming at you, but I'm glad to see our team answer the call when we needed to down the stretch — we continued to play hard." The win was especially sweet for Chambers after battling through recent offensive struggles that reached a boiling point Wednesday when she scored just six points in the Wildcats' home loss to Iowa State. "I quit running around like a chicken with its head cut, finally, and all the credit goes to my teammates," said SEE

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Patriots must protect Brady The Patriots offensive line will have its hands full next Sunday when it tries to stop the Giants defense from plunking quarterback Tom Brady in the Super Bowl. B6

Schiano coached against Freeman New Tampa Bay coach Greg Schiano was the coach at Rutgers in 2006 when it defeated Kansas State in the Texas Bowl. B6

Kansas State’s Will Spradling tries to shoot over Oklahoma’s Carl Blair Jr on Saturday at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats lost 63-60.

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AP TOP 25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Kentucky (1) .........................................74 LSU ........................................................50 Texas Tech ............................................50 Missouri (2) ...........................................63 West Virginia ........................................61 Syracuse (3) ..........................................63 Kansas (5) .............................................64 Iowa State ............................................72 Texas .....................................................71 Baylor (6) ..............................................76 St. John’s ...............................................76 Duke (8) ................................................83 Georgetown (9) ...................................60 Pittsburgh .............................................72 Eastern Illinois .......................................58 Murray State (11) .................................73 UNLV (12) .............................................65 Air Force ...............................................63 San Diego State (13) ............................60 Colorado State .....................................77 Mississippi State (18) ............................57 Florida (14) ...........................................69 Bradley ..................................................59 Creighton (15) ......................................73 Marquette (17) .....................................82 Villanova ...............................................78 Virginia (19) ............................. .............61 North Carolina State ............................60 Saint Mary’s (21) ..................................80 BYU .......................................................66 Oklahoma .............................................63 K-State (22) ..........................................60

■ INDEX High School ..........................................B3 College basketball ..........................B4, B5 The NFL ................................................B6 Rodeo ..................................................B8

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Shooting struggles continue Cats drop key game to Sooners Staff photos by Sarah Midgorden

Kansas State’s Angel Rodriguez tries to drive past Oklahoma’s C.J. Washington on Saturday at Bramlage Coliseum. Rodriguez had 10 points in the loss.

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The harsh reality of the Big 12 is that losses at home make it incredibly tough to have any realistic shot of winning the conference. "Can't lose at home, can't lose," Kansas State coach Frank Martin said. "I don't care how, you've got to get it done." The Wildcats couldn't get it done on Saturday, losing 63-60 to Oklahoma in Bramlage Coliseum. And with the loss, K-State very well may have been hit with the dagger that ends those hopes of being the top dog in the league. "If you want to compete for a conference championship you can't lose at home," Martin said. "We had a great opportunity today to solidify ourselves as a top-third part of the league and we gave one away." The Wildcats, now 15-5 overall and 44 in the Big 12, had their chances, the last opportunity coming from Rodney McGruder. With 5 seconds remaining and K-State trailing by three, Will

Spradling found an open McGruder from three feet behind the arc, but the junior's shot hit off the back iron as time expired. "I had a clean look," said McGruder, who had 19 points on 6-of-14 shooting. Martin said it was the look he wanted. "That's what we were trying to get and we got it," he said. It wasn't the look that Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger wanted the Wildcats to get. "We meant to foul and we didn't," said Kruger, who returned to coach a game in Manhattan for the first time since he left K-State in 1990. But the loss certainly doesn't fall on that missed shot. The Wildcats made just 3-of-17 (18 percent) from 3, and had 20 turnovers that led to 22 Oklahoma points. "We continued to turn it over," Martin said. "We've got to cut that out. Our turnovers aren't aggressive turnovers, just careless, passive turnovers that lead to easy points and that's a probSEE

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Oklahoma coach Lon Kruger yells toward his team during the Sooners’ game against Kansas State on Saturday.

Rodney McGruder got the look he wanted from 3 as time expired. It didn’t fall, and that pretty much sums up the day for Kansas State, which shot 18 percent from 3 in a 63-60 loss to Oklahoma on Saturday in Bramlage Coliseum. “If you only have one guy who makes perimeter shots it’s hard to win against a good team,” K-State head coach Frank Martin said. McGruder went 1-of-6 from 3, while Martavious Irving and Angel Rodriguez each hit one 3. But Will Spradling was 0-of-5 from beyond the arc, and in conference play, the sophomore guard is making just 27 percent from the floor and from 3. “He’s been a good player for us,” Martin said. “He’s got to figure out a way to get some confidence going. We encourage him to keep shooting, to be who he needs to be, but that’s the challenge you go through with young kids. They’re going to go through difficult SEE

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Iowa State stuns No. 5 Jayhawks for 72-64 win Associated Press AMES, Iowa — Royce White has been so bad from the free throw line lately that his struggles have literally turned into nightmares. A few hours after waking up from a dream in which he couldn't hit anything from the line, White sank the two biggest freebies of his career to give Iowa State a landmark win for coach Fred Hoiberg.

White had 18 points and nine rebounds as the Cyclones upset fifth-ranked Kansas 72-64 on Saturday, snapping the Jayhawks' winning streak at 10 games. White, the versatile big man who entered shooting an abysmal 39 percent from the line in Big 12 games, hit a pair that rattled in to put Iowa State up 64-59 with 1:47 left. Kansas then threw the ball away and Chris Babb drained a backbreaking 3 to give the

Cyclones an eight-point lead with 55.6 seconds left. "I woke up this morning dreaming about missing free throws. So I was in the gym this morning and shot free throws trying to get it right," White said. "Teammates keep encouraging me and telling me, 'You can make free throws.'" Tyshawn Taylor led five players in double figures with 16 points and 10 assists for Kansas (17-4, 7-1 Big 12), which hadn't lost since Dec. 19 against

Davidson. Big 12 player of the year favorite Thomas Robinson had 13 points, but he committed five turnovers and the Jayhawks were outrebounded 36-23. "I thought we got stops, but I didn't think we cleaned up. How many times did they miss a shot and the ball go off of us and us not secure or whatever?" Kansas coach Bill Self said. "Obviously, we didn't do a good last 3 minutes defensively at all."

Melvin Ejim had 15 points and Scott Christopherson added 14 for the Cyclones (15-6, 5-3), who had lost 13 straight to Kansas since their last victory in 2005. Iowa State students celebrated the program's biggest win in years — and first over Kansas at home since 2004 — by storming the floor. "It was a great win for our program. But like I told our guys, you know, you've got to SEE

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THE SUNDAY MERCURY SCOREBOARD TODAY’S LINE Super Bowl Feb. 5 At Indianapolis FAVORITE TODAY UNDERDOG New England 3 1/2 N.Y. Giants

BASKETBALL NCAA Big 12 standings Through Saturday MEN Big 12 Overall Kansas 7-1 17-4 Baylor 6-2 19-2 Missouri 6-2 19-2 Iowa State 5-3 15-6 K-State 4-4 15-5 Oklahoma 3-5 13-7 Texas 3-5 13-8 Texas A&M 3-5 12-8 Oklahoma State 3-5 10-11 Texas Tech 0-8 7-13 WOMEN Big 12 Baylor 8-0 Kansas 5-3 Oklahoma 5-3 K-State 5-3 Texas A&M 4-3 Oklahoma State 4-4 Texas Tech 3-5 Texas 3-5 Iowa State 2-5 Missouri 0-8

Overall 21-0 16-4 13-6 14-6 13-5 12-5 15-5 13-7 11-7 10-9

Rankings MEN The AP Top 25 The top 25 teams in The Associated Press' college basketball poll, with firstplace votes in parentheses, records through Jan. 22, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking: Rec. Pts Prv 1. Kentucky (61) 19-1 1,620 2 2. Missouri (2) 18-1 1,532 5 3. Syracuse (2) 20-1 1,506 1 4. Ohio St. 17-3 1,411 6 5. Kansas 16-3 1,383 7 6. Baylor 17-2 1,234 3 7. N. Carolina 16-3 1,232 8 8. Duke 16-3 1,176 4 9. Georgetown 16-3 1,045 10 10. Michigan St. 16-4 1,009 9 11. Murray St. 20-0 925 12 12. UNLV 18-3 886 14 13. San Diego St. 17-2 832 16 14. Florida 15-4 709 17 15. Creighton 18-2 682 19 16. Indiana 16-4 609 11 17. Marquette 16-4 517 21 18. Mississippi St. 16-4 422 18

19. Virginia 15-3 414 15 20. Michigan 15-5 396 20 21. Saint Mary's 19-2 345 24 22. K-State 14-4 252 25 23. Florida St. 13-6 244 — 24. UConn 14-5 203 13 25. Wisconsin 16-5 182 — Others receiving votes: West Virginia 96, Gonzaga 82, Vanderbilt 40, Louisville 35, Harvard 32, Wichita St. 28, Cincinnati 20, Illinois 11, Middle Tennessee 9, Dayton 3, Iona 2, Long Beach St. 1. USA Today/ESPN Top 25 The top 25 teams in the USA TodayESPN men's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Jan. 22, points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking: Rec. Pts Pvs 1. Kentucky (31) 19-1 775 2 2. Missouri 18-1 725 5 3. Ohio State 17-3 687 6 4. Syracuse 20-1 686 1 5. Kansas 16-3 660 7 6. Duke 16-3 571 4 7. Baylor 17-2 569 3 8. N. Carolina 16-3 565 8 9. Murray State 20-0 502 10 10. Georgetown 16-3 498 12 11. Michigan St. 16-4 453 9 12. San Diego St. 17-2 403 16 13. Florida 15-4 396 14 14. Creighton 18-2 343 18 15. UNLV 18-3 337 20 16. Mississippi St. 16-4 236 15 17. Indiana 16-4 230 13 18. Marquette 16-4 213 22 19. Connecticut 14-5 203 11 20. Saint Mary's 19-2 193 23 21. Virginia 15-3 171 17 22. Michigan 15-5 165 19 23. Harvard 16-2 99 24 24. K-State 14-4 80 — 25. Louisville 15-5 49 21 25. Wisconsin 16-5 49 — Others receiving votes: Florida State 41, Gonzaga 34, West Virginia 33, Wichita State 29, Middle Tennessee 28, Vanderbilt 20, Nevada 12, Illinois 6, Cincinnati 4, UCF 3, Southern Miss. 3, Iowa State 2, Dayton 1, New Mexico 1.

WOMEN The AP Women’s Top 25 The top 25 teams in the The Associated Press' women's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Jan. 22, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking: Rec. Pts Prv 1. Baylor (40) 19-0 1,000 1 2. Notre Dame 19-1 960 2 3. UConn 17-2 913 3 4. Stanford 17-1 884 4

5. Duke 16-2 836 5 6. Kentucky 18-2 793 6 7. Tennessee 14-4 713 9 8. Maryland 18-2 699 8 9. Ohio St. 19-1 694 10 10. Miami 16-3 635 11 11. Rutgers 16-3 612 7 12. Green Bay 17-0 542 12 13. Purdue 16-3 485 13 14. Texas A&M 13-4 468 14 15. Delaware 16-1 429 16 16. Louisville 16-4 417 18 17. Georgia 16-4 391 15 18. Penn St. 15-4 302 22 19. Nebraska 16-3 259 20 20. Georgetown 15-5 249 19 21. Texas Tech 14-4 156 17 22. Gonzaga 17-3 138 — 23. BYU 18-3 60 — 23. DePaul 14-5 60 21 25. N. Carolina 14-5 47 24 Others receiving votes: Georgia Tech 46, St. Bonaventure 42, Oklahoma 32, South Carolina 28, K-State 27, Michigan 13, Kansas 12, Princeton 10, Arkansas 9, California 9, St. John's 8, Florida Gulf Coast 4, LSU 4, NC State 4, Saint Mary's (Cal) 3, Vanderbilt 3, San Diego St. 2, Fresno St. 1, UTEP 1. USA Today/ESPN Top 25 The top 25 teams in the USA TodayESPN Women's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Jan. 23, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last weeks ranking: Rec. Pts Prv 1. Baylor (31) 19-0 775 1 2. Notre Dame 20-1 742 2 3. UConn 17-2 711 3 4. Stanford 17-1 683 4 5. Duke 16-2 650 5 6. Kentucky 18-2 621 6 7. Maryland 18-2 570 7 8. Miami 17-3 543 10 9. Ohio State 19-1 478 12 9. Tennessee 14-5 478 9 9. Green Bay 17-0 478 11 12. Rutgers 16-3 473 8 13. Texas A&M 13-4 422 13 14. Louisville 16-4 366 15 15. Georgia 16-4 333 14 16. Delaware 16-1 318 16 17. Purdue 17-3 293 18 18. Georgetown 15-5 239 17 19. Penn State 15-4 219 21 20. Gonzaga 17-3 125 25 21. Nebraska 16-3 107 24 22. DePaul 15-5 101 19 23. Texas Tech 14-4 86 20 24. Georgia Tech 14-6 49 — 25. N. Carolina 14-5 43 — Others receiving votes: Kansas 34, K-State 31 , Michigan 30, Middle Tennessee 17, Vanderbilt 17, Florida Gulf Coast 16, South Carolina 9, BYU 5, St. Bonaventure 5, Princeton 2, UNLV 2, Cali-

fornia 1, Oklahoma 1, St. John's 1, UTEP 1.

NBA Standings All Times CST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 14 6 .700 — Boston 9 9 .500 4 New York 7 13 .350 7 New Jersey 7 13 .350 7 Toronto 6 14 .300 8 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 14 5 .737 — Atlanta 14 6 .700 1/2 Orlando 12 7 .632 2 Washington 4 16 .200 10 1/2 Charlotte 3 18 .143 12 Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 17 4 .810 — Indiana 12 6 .667 3 1/2 Milwaukee 8 11 .421 8 Cleveland 7 11 .389 8 1/2 Detroit 4 17 .190 13 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB Houston 12 8 .600 — San Antonio 12 8 .600 — Dallas 12 8 .600 — Memphis 10 8 .556 1 New Orleans 4 15 .211 7 1/2 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 16 3 .842 — Denver 14 5 .737 2 Portland 12 8 .600 4 1/2 Utah 10 7 .588 5 Minnesota 9 10 .474 7 Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers 10 6 .625 — L.A. Lakers 11 9 .550 1 Phoenix 6 12 .333 5 Golden State 6 12 .333 5 Sacramento 6 13 .316 5 1/2

Friday's Games Philadelphia 89, Charlotte 72 Boston 94, Indiana 87 New Jersey 99, Cleveland 96 Atlanta 107, Detroit 101, OT Chicago 107, Milwaukee 100 Houston 103, Washington 76 New Orleans 93, Orlando 67 Minnesota 87, San Antonio 79 Miami 99, New York 89 Dallas 116, Utah 101 Denver 96, Toronto 81 Portland 109, Phoenix 71 Oklahoma City 120, Golden State 109 Saturday's Games Washington 102, Charlotte 99 Philadelphia 95, Detroit 74

GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose 47 27 14 6 60 131 110 Los Angeles 50 24 16 10 58 111 111 Dallas 48 25 21 2 52 126 136 Phoenix 50 22 20 8 52 130 134 Anaheim 48 18 23 7 43 124 144 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Houston 97, New York 84 Milwaukee 100, L.A. Lakers 89 Memphis at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Sacramento at Utah, 9 p.m. Today’s Games Chicago at Miami, 2:30 p.m. Cleveland at Boston, 5 p.m. Toronto at New Jersey, 5 p.m. Indiana at Orlando, 5 p.m. San Antonio at Dallas, 5:30 p.m. Atlanta at New Orleans, 6 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Minnesota, 6 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Denver, 7 p.m. Monday's Games Chicago at Washington, 6 p.m. Orlando at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. New Orleans at Miami, 6:30 p.m. Minnesota at Houston, 7 p.m. San Antonio at Memphis, 7 p.m. Detroit at Milwaukee, 7 p.m. Dallas at Phoenix, 8 p.m. Portland at Utah, 8 p.m. OKC at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

Friday's Games No games scheduled Saturday's Games No games scheduled Today’s Games Team Chara vs. Team Alfredsson, 3 p.m. Monday's Games No games scheduled

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HOCKEY NHL Standings All Times CST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers 47 31 12 4 66 132 96 Philadelphia 48 29 14 5 63 162 142 Pittsburgh 49 28 17 4 60 152 127 New Jersey 48 26 19 3 55 129 136 N.Y. Islanders 48 19 22 7 45 115 143 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 47 31 14 2 64 171 102 Ottawa 52 27 19 6 60 157 160 Toronto 49 25 19 5 55 151 147 Montreal 49 19 21 9 47 130 134 Buffalo 49 20 24 5 45 119 149 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida 48 22 15 11 55 122 136 Washington 48 26 19 3 55 136 137 Winnipeg 50 22 22 6 50 124 143 Tampa Bay 48 21 23 4 46 136 165 Carolina 51 18 24 9 45 130 159 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Detroit 50 33 16 1 67 160 117 St. Louis 49 29 13 7 65 124 102 Chicago 50 29 15 6 64 162 144 Nashville 50 30 16 4 64 140 127 Columbus 49 13 30 6 32 115 163 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver 49 30 15 4 64 158 122 Minnesota 49 24 18 7 55 115 126 Colorado 51 26 23 2 54 131 144 Calgary 50 23 21 6 52 120 137 Edmonton 49 18 26 5 41 122 142 Pacific Division

Saturday BASEBALL American League TEXAS RANGERS — Agreed to terms with OF Kyle Hudson on a minor league contract. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Suspended Milwaukee F Stephen Jackson one game for verbal abuse of a game official and failure to leave the court in a timely manner during Friday's game against Chicago. CHICAGO BULLS — Waived G Mike James. FOOTBALL National Football League CHICAGO BEARS — Named Phil Emery general manager. HOCKEY National Hockey League CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Assigned F Jimmy Hayes to Rockford (AHL). American Hockey League AHL — Suspended Lake Erie RW Hugh Jessiman two games for his actions during Thursday's game against Toronto. BINGHAMTON SENATORS — Traded F Maxime Gratchev to Springfield, who assigned him to Chicago (ECHL). ECHL GWINNETT GLADIATORS — Acquired G Joe Palmer from Reading for future considerations. Claimed F David Brownschidle off waivers from Wheeling. Released G Nick Eno. COLLEGE CONNECTICUT — Reinstated G Ryan Boatright to the men's basketball team. Friday BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS — Named Court Berry-Tripp coordinator, baseball information. TAMPA BAY RAYS — Agreed to terms with INF Jeff Keppinger on a one-year contract.

National League HOUSTON ASTROS — Agreed to terms with LHP Zach Dukeon on a minor league contract. NEW YORK METS — Agreed to terms with INF Matt Tuiasosopo on a minor league contract. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Agreed to terms OF Hunter Pence on a one-year contract and with OF Juan Pierre on a minor league contract. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Agreed to terms with RHP Tim Lincecum on a twoyear contract. American Association AMARILLO SOX — Signed RHP Juan Garcia and RHP Ryan Mitchell to one-year contracts. FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS — Signed LHP Jake Laber. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS — Waived G Courtney Fortson. PHILADELPHIA 76ERS — Signed C Francisco Elson. FOOTBALL National Football League BALTIMORE RAVENS — Promoted linebackers coach Dean Pees to defensive coordinator. Retained offensive coordinator Cam Cameron. DENVER BRONCOS — Named Jack Del Rio defensive coordinator. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Named Tom Myslinski strength and conditioning coach and Patrick Mularkey assistant strength coach. MIAMI DOLPHINS — Named Mike Sherman offensive coordinator and Kevin Coyle defensive coordinator. OAKLAND RAIDERS — Named Dennis Allen coach. HOCKEY National Hockey League CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Acquired C Brendan Morrison from the Calgary Flames for D Brian Connelly. American Hockey League AHL — Suspended Bridgeport Sound Tigers RW Tomas Marcinko for two games as a consequence of a boarding incident in a game vs. St. John's on Jan. 25. MANCHESTER MONARCHS — Released LW Chris Cloud and D Joe Charlebois. SOCCER Major League Soccer SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES — Signed F Sercan Guvenisik. COLLEGE DUKE — Named Caline McHenry Olmsted volunteer women's assistant lacrosse coach. MIAMI — Signed men's basketball coach Jim Larranaga to a three-year extension through April 30, 2019. ST. ANDREWS — Named Rick Cremen men's assistant lacrosse coach.

Azarenka routs Sharapova to win Australian Open title Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia — Victoria Azarenka started celebrating, then suddenly did a double-take to ask her coach, "What happened?" The answer: She had just produced one of the most lopsided Australian Open final victories to capture a Grand Slam title and the No. 1 ranking for the first time. Azarenka routed three-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 in 1 hour, 22 minutes on Saturday night, winning 12 of the last 13 games after dropping her first service game and falling behind 2-0. "It's a dream come true," she said. "I have been dreaming and working so hard to win the Grand Slam, and being No. 1 is pretty good bonus. Just the perfect ending and the perfect position to be in." Azarenka had won 11 straight matches, including a run to the Sydney International title, and reached her first Grand Slam final. Her previous best performance at a major was a semifinal loss to Petra Kvitova at Wimble-

don last year. Sharapova had all the experience, being in her sixth major final and having won three — dating to her 2004 Wimbledon title. But it didn't unnerve the 22year-old Azarenka, the first woman from Belarus to win a singles major. She's also the seventh different woman to win a Grand Slam since Francesca Schiavone won the 2010 French Open, and the fifth different winner in as many majors. Azarenka became only the third woman to earn the No. 1 spot after winning her first major title. She moved from No. 3 to No. 1 in the rankings, helped by Caroline Wozniacki's loss in the quarterfinals. The third-seeded Azarenka set up championship point with a stunning forehand, her 14th clean winner, and sealed it when Sharapova netted a backhand. She dropped to her knees at the baseline with her hands over her face. She got up, held her hands up and jogged over to her coach, Sam Sumyk, in the stands to celebrate. "The best feeling, for sure," Azarenka said. "I don't know

about the game. I don't know what I was doing out there. It's just pure joy what happened. I can't believe it's over." And she paid special credit to her grandmother, "the person who inspires me the most in my life." Azarenka has been a distinctive presence at Melbourne Park as much for her shrieks and hoots with each shot and seemingly boundless energy as for her white shorts, blue singlet and lime green head and wrist bands. Against Sharapova, she maintained the frenetic movement that has been the hallmark of her performance in Australia, her 25th consecutive major. She won the Sydney International title last weekend and is on a 12match winning streak — the first player since 2004 to win a WTA tour event the week before winning a major. "She did everything better than I did today. I had a good first couple of games, and that was about it," Sharapova said. "Then she was the one that was taking the first ball and hitting it deep and aggressive. I was always the one running around like a rab-

bit, you know, trying to play catch-up all the time." Sharapova also won only three games in a 2007 final loss to Serena Williams, who also conceded only three games in the 2009 final against Dinara Safina. When Sharapova won the first two games, there was no indication of how lopsided the match would be. Azarenka took control after holding for the first time, breaking Sharapova at love and then holding again on a threegame roll. Sharapova held, finishing off with an ace, to level the score at 3-3 in the first set but then didn't win another game. Azarenka started dictating the points, coming to the net at times, hitting winners from the baseline and forcing the 24-yearold Russian to the extremes on both sides of the court. Sharapova seemed barely able to move by comparison, and had 30 unforced errors in the match. The second set was completely lopsided and lasted only 36 minutes, with Sharapova winning only 12 points. "As in any sport, you have your good days, you have your tough

days and you have days where things just don't work out," said Sharapova, who has now been on the losing end of two of the most lopsided scorelines in a final at Melbourne Park. In the men's doubles final, Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek denied Bob and Mike Bryan their record 12th Grand Slam title, beating the American twins 7-6 (1), 6-2. The 33-year-old Bryans were attempting to secure their place as the most decorated doubles team since the Open Era began in 1968. They remain tied at 11 major titles with Australian duo Mark Woodforde and Todd Woodbridge. On Sunday, defending champion Novak Djokovic takes on Rafael Nadal in a men's singles final featuring the top two players in the rankings. Djokovic won three of the four majors last year and beat Nadal in six finals in 2011 among his 70 match wins for the season. Azarenka had her best season in 2011, winning 55 of 72 matches to finish the year at No. 3. There was a time when she'd

Iguodala posts triple-double to pace 76ers to win Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Andre Iguodala recorded the eighth triple-double of his career with 10 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers won their second straight game with a 95-74 victory over the struggling Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. Iguodala, who turned 28 on Saturday, received a nice ovation from the crowd when he secured his tripledouble with a defensive rebound with 7:34 remaining. Lou Williams scored 17 points, Elton Brand added 14 and Jrue Holiday had 13 for the Sixers, who improved to 14-6 and 10-2 at home. The Pistons received a boost with the return of forward Tayshaun Prince, who had missed the previous two games tending to a family matter. Prince only scored six points, however. Greg Monroe led the Pistons with 16 points and 10 rebounds.

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WIZARDS 102, BOBCATS 99 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — JaVale McGee scored 22 points and had 10 rebounds as the Washington Wizards defeated the Charlotte Bobcats for the second time in a week. The matchup between two teams tied for the fewest wins in the NBA came down to the final shot, but Matt Carroll's 3-point attempt at the buzzer fell short. McGee had a chance to seal the

game with less than 6 seconds to go, but missed two foul shots. But that was about all McGee didn't do right, as shot 9 of 14 from the field. Like many others this season, McGee exposed Charlotte's poor interior defense, using an effective hook shot in the lane. Kemba Walker became the third Bobcats player to register a triple-double, recording 20 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. The 6-foot-1 Walker joined Stephen Jackson and Boris Diaw as the only players in franchise history to record such a feat.

best players. Already scrambling to compensate for the long-term absence of injured center Andrew Bogut, the Bucks found themselves without guard/forward Stephen Jackson on Saturday because of an NBA suspension.

SUNS 86, GRIZZLIES 84 PHOENIX —Jared Dudley made two free throws with 3.3 seconds remaining to lift the Phoenix Suns over the Memphis Grizzlies. Dudley finished with a sea-

son-high 20 points, Steve Nash added 21 and Marcin Gortat finished with 13 points and 12 rebounds for the Suns, who snapped a three-game losing streak. Rudy Gay and Marc Gasol had 18 points each and Mike Conley added 15 for the Grizzlies, who have dropped three straight after a season-best seven-game winning streak. The Grizzlies had a chance to win but Conley, coming off a screen by Gasol at the top right of the arc, missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer.

JAZZ 96, KINGS 93 SALT LAKE CITY — Gordon Hayward scored a seasonhigh 21 points and C.J. Miles added 20 as the Utah Jazz snapped a two-game losing streak, defeating Sacramento and spoiling Jimmer Fredette's return to the state where "Jimmermania" began. Fredette had a chance to give the Kings the win with 4.2 seconds left, but launched an airball 3-pointer. Hayward's free throw sealed it for Utah (11-7).

ROCKETS 97, KNICKS 84 HOUSTON — Chase Budinger scored 19 points, Samuel Dalembert grabbed 14 rebounds and the Houston Rockets beat the New York Knicks for their ninth win in 10 games. Jordan Hill had 14 points and 11 rebounds, Courtney Lee scored 14 points in place of the injured Kevin Martin, and the Rockets shot 49 percent (38 of 77) to improve to 9-2 at home this season.

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momentarily flirted with the idea of quitting the sport during a quick trip home to Minsk after a loss at Doha. But she was quickly set straight by her family, including her grandmother, who had reportedly worked three jobs until the age of 71. She couldn't get through to her family immediately "because my phone is freaking out right now," but she texted them from the court. "I made a pretty smart decision, not walking out, right? That was pretty special," she said. "There's always ups and downs, now I'm up."

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AUTO RACING 8:00 a.m. SPEED (60) Auto Racing GrandAm Rolex 24 at Daytona Rolex Series (Live) Site: Daytona International Speedway — Daytona Beach, Fla. BASKETBALL 11:00 a.m. FSN (34) NCAA Marshall vs. Tulane Women’s (Live) 12:00 p.m. (5) KCTV (4) (13) WIBW (13) NCAA Michigan vs. Ohio State (Live) 1:00 p.m. FSN (34) NCAA Iowa State vs. Texas A&M Women’s (Live) 2:00 p.m. ESPN2 (33) NCAA Penn State vs. Michigan State Women’s (Live) 2:30 p.m. (9) KMBC (14) (49) KTKA (9) NBA Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat (Live) Site: American Airlines Arena — Miami, Fla. 3:00 p.m. FSN (34) NCAA UCLA vs. Colorado Women’s (Live) 4:00 p.m. ESPN2 (33) NCAA Tennessee vs. Georgia Women’s (Live) 5:30 p.m. ESPN (32) NBA San Antonio Spurs vs. Dallas Mavericks (Live) Site: American Airlines Center — Dallas, Texas FSN (34) NCAA Oregon State vs. Oregon (Live) 7:30 p.m. FSN (34) NCAA Stanford vs. California (Live) BOWLING 11:30 a.m. ESPN (32) Bowling PBA USBC Masters (Live) Site: Strike Zone — Henderson, Nev. EXTREME 1:00 p.m. ESPN (32) Winter X Games 16 (Live) Site: Buttermilk Mountain — Aspen, Colo. 2:00 p.m. ESPN (32) Winter X Games 16 (Live) Site: Buttermilk Mountain — Aspen, Colo. 3:00 p.m. ESPN (32) Winter X Games 16 (Live) Site: Buttermilk Mountain — Aspen, Colo. 4:00 p.m. ESPN (32) Winter X Games 16 (Live) Site: Buttermilk Mountain — Aspen, Colo. 8:00 p.m. ESPN (32) Winter X Games 16 (Live) Site: Buttermilk Mountain — Aspen, Colo. FOOTBALL 6:00 p.m. (27) KSNT (7) Football NFL Pro Bowl (Live) Site: Aloha Stadium — Honolulu, Hawaii GOLF 2:00 p.m. (5) KCTV (4) (13) WIBW (13) Golf PGA Farmers Insurance Open Final Round (Live) Site: Torrey Pines Golf Club — San Diego, Calif. SKATING 2:00 p.m. (27) KSNT (7) Figure Skating USFSA U.S. Championship (Live) — San Jose, Calif. SOCCER 12:00 p.m. UNI (15) Fútbol MFL Pumas de la UNAM vs. Guadalajara (Live) Site: Estadio Jalisco — Guadalajara, Mex.

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BASKETBALL 6:00 p.m. ESPN (32) NCAA Pittsburgh vs. West Virginia (Live) ESPN2 (33) NCAA Connecticut vs. Duke Women’s (Live) 8:00 p.m. ESPN (32) NCAA Missouri vs. Texas (Live) HOCKEY 6:00 p.m. FSN (34) Hockey AHL All-Star Game (Live) Site: Boardwalk Hall — Atlantic City, N.J.

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Indians beat Beloit for fifth place Frankfort girls Joel Jellison jjellison@themercury.com

The Manhattan High girls' basketball team closed out its stay at the McPherson MidAmerica Classic on Saturday with a 36-24 win over Beloit. The Indians (10-1) rebounded after a tournament-opening loss to Hays — which advanced to the championship game — on Thursday, beating Buhler and then Beloit to get back to winning ways after suffering their first loss of the season. In Saturday's win, the Indi-

ans got a 3-pointer from Onyeka Ehie and scored three baskets to aide an early 10-7 first quarter lead. Manhattan dropped in five buckets in the second period and held Beloit to five points to go ahead 20-12 at the half. Things got worse for Beloit in the third quarter, as the Trojans made just one out of seven shots from the field and shot 1-for-8 at the free throw line to finish the period with three points, while the Indians added 12 points to go ahead 32-15. The Indians held their

largest lead of the game in the third quarter at 20 points, and with reserves in the game for the majority of the fourth quarter, the team ran clock and scored just four points in closing out the game. It was a strong effort for Mari Jo Massanet, as she scored 12 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to record a doubledouble. Darby Price was just shy of a double-double as well, scoring eight points and bringing in eight boards. No Beloit player finished in double figures.

Manhattan outrebounded the Trojans 41-25, including 2817 on the defensive boards alone. The Indians defense was tough, blocking four shots and registering nine steals. The Indians finished with seven assists, with five coming out of the post and four combined from Massanet and Price. Manhattan will have Tuesday off this week as it prepares for the final nine games of the regular season, six of which will be played on the road. The Indians will host Topeka West on Friday for homecoming.

MHS girls bounce back, top Buhler on Friday Joel Jellison jjellison@themercury.com

After Thursday’s first-round upset lost to Hays, the Manhattan High girls’ basketball team righted the ship on Friday afternoon with a 50-40 win over Buhler. The Indians got 25 points from the bench in the win over the Crusaders, with Kristen Thompson scoring a season-high nine points, Par McNair adding eight points and Veronica Pitchford finishing with six points. The Indians got outrebounded, especially by Buhler forward Josie Williams, who had a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Point guard Taryn Torgeson scored 17 poins and captured five boards for Buhler.

It was a tight game in the first quarter, with the teams playing to a 14-14 tie. Buhler used four 3-pointers in the first half to keep itself close in the game, as the Crusaders made just four baskets inside the perimieter. Manhattan took a 25-22 lead at halftime, shooting more than 40 percent from the field. Free throw shooting would become key in a second half that saw the Indians outscore the Crusaders by just a few points in both the third and fourth quarters. Manhattan scored 25 points in the second half, making 14-of-17 at the free throw line and leaving just 11 more points scored on the floor. Manhattan turned up the defense in the second half and held Buhler to 26 percent from the field, and the Crusaders scored seven of their 18 points in the second half at

the charity stripe. Buhler finished with 22 turnovers. Mari Jo Massanet led the Indians in scoring with 11 points for the second straight game, both being her lowest scoring outputs of the season. After leading the Indians in scoring in the first round, Onyeka Ehie finished with five points, and Elayna Spilker followed her 10-point performance by scoring five. Both Darby Price and Massanet were hampered by foul trouble in round one, each fouling out. This time around, neither player registered a fifth foul, although Massanet did lead the team in that stat with four fouls. Buhler was not able to match its first half 3-point shooting effort of making 4-of-6 in the second half, making just 1-of-9.

Wildcats second at Bill Bergan Invitational Staff reports AMES, Iowa – A day after the Kansas State track and field team put its talents on display in the multi-events at the Bill Bergan Invitational, the men’s and women’s teams showed they can be major players this season, each finishing second in the teamscored meet and turning in some of the top performances in school history. The men scored 51.50 points on the day to trail only No. 18 Minnesota by 10.50. K-State’s women finished second with 63.50 points and fell to Wisconsin by 7.50. Tomaz Bogovic opened the day, as he continued his dominance in the weight throw, winning his third straight meet. For the women, Chelsie Bonds finished fourth with her best throw of the season at 18.22m (59-09.50). Late in the afternoon, Ryan Hershberger put together another shining performance for K-State in the throwing events. He posted a personal best mark of 17.64m (57-10.00) to finish third for the Wildcats. The successes kept pouring in for the Wildcats in the field events, as freshmen Alyx Treasure and Joslyn Barnes both cleared 1.75m (5-08.75) and claimed second and third, respectively, based on misses toward the team standings. Erik Kynard again flew above the competition in the high jump, as he cleared 2.25m

(7-04.50) but could not clear 706.50 in his second competition of the season. Second place went to Derek Alderks of Iowa State. K-State tallied a win for the women’s team with juco transfer Richelle Farley jumping past the field in the long jump. Her leap of 5.74m (18-10.00) is a new personal record for her and was more than a foot longer than the entire field. Freshman Sarah Kolmer claimed fifth in the triple jump, and sophomore Julia Zeiner took sixth to each score for the Wildcats. When the running events began at noon, the Wildcats were still posting impressive results to advance a number to the finals and claim wins and score more points for the team. Points were awarded to the top six finishers in each event with schools only allowed to have two athletes earn points for their respective teams in an event. Boglarka Bozzay ran a new PR in the mile, as she ran her fastest time yet in 4:42.03 to defeat Missouri’s Laura Roxberg by just over two seconds. The time was more than four seconds faster than her previous best in the event, but it cannot count toward the school rankings due to Iowa State’s oversized track. Martina Tresch also ran hard for the Wildcats in the mile, placing third to give KState a total of 10 points toward the team scoring in the women’s mile.

Later in the women’s 800 meters, Bozzay posted her second victory of the meet. This time she beat South Dakota’s Emma Ladwig to the finish line by just under a second, crossing in 2:08.68. It marks the second straight week Bozzay has won two events at a meet. The Wildcats posted fast times in the sprints as well with Samantha McKnight breaking her personal record for the second straight week in the 60-meter dash. McKnight ran the fastest time in preliminaries and proceeded to improve on that time in the final, crossing the line in 7.62 seconds to shave .01 off her PR and remain eighth on the KState list. The day kept going well for McKnight in the 200 meters, as she finished third for the Wildcats to again score points for the team. This time she crossed the line in 25.31 seconds to hold off a charge by Marquette’s Chanel Franklin. Newcomer Carlos Rodriguez made his K-State debut in the 60 meters, and the Puerto Rican sprinter already put his name among the best at K-State. Rodriguez finished second with his time of 6.78 seconds, which ties for eighth in school history. Senior Martynas Jurgilas crossed the line in 6.98 seconds to finish fifth for K-State. Jurgilas also ran well in the 200 meters where he finished third clocking in at 21.83 seconds. In the 60-meter hurdles, the Wildcats again proved to be

among the fastest at the meet. Jeffrey Julmis won the men’s race with his time of 7.92 seconds in his second competition of the season. Freshman Tarique Hill also claimed fifth, clocking in at 8.17 for his fastest time as a Wildcat. Four women advanced to the final in the hurdles, but only two are allowed to score points toward the team standings. Mairead Murphy ran her fastest time as a Wildcat at 8.66 seconds with Farley right on her tail at 8.68 to finish 2-3 overall. Ryann Krais took fourth, and Erica Twiss was seventh. K-State coach Cliff Rovelto said he was impressed with his team and in particular with the performance Bozzay had in winning two events. He also liked how the combined events women responded in their events Saturday after competing in the pentathlon on Friday. “The female combined event gals did a nice job coming back and running the hurdles and 4x4,” Rovelto said. “Bozzay looked very good and had a very impressive double winning the mile and 800. Samantha McKnight had another PR, and Carlos looked very good in the first meet of his life indoors.” The tandem of Cameron Savage and Kyle Wait had another good day in the pole vault as each cleared 5.00m (16-04.75). Savage tallied his second straight win in the event, and Wait finished third based on misses.

No. 46 K-State falls to No. 59 Purdue Staff reports CLEMSON, S.C. – Following a withdrawal by its original opponent on Thursday, No. 46 Kansas State faced No. 59 Purdue on Saturday morning in the ITA Kickoff Weekend at the Hoke/Sloan Tennis Center. The Wildcats were unable to advance past their new foe, as the Boilermakers secured the win, 4-1. K-State's original opponent in the ITA Kickoff Weekend was altered on Thursday before all the teams arrived, as No. 69 Wake

Forest was forced to back out of the event. The Demon Deacons were forced to cancel after suffering a number of major injuries and illnesses to their roster during the week. Wake Forest was replaced by UNC-Wilmington and, after a re-draw of the schedule, faced host and No. 14-ranked Clemson in Saturday’s second match. K-State’s lone win on Saturday came from No. 17-ranked Petra Niedermayerova. The sophomore from Brno, Czech Republic, held off Jenny Rabot at number one singles,

7-5, 7-5. Niedermayerova is now 32-17 in her career and 8-7 this season. This was the fourth time the Boilermakers and Wildcats have faced each other, with all four meetings coming at a neutral site. The series is now all square at two apiece. K-State will conclude its weekend in the consolation round of the ITA Kickoff Weekend today at 9 a.m. The Wildcats will face the loser of the UNC-Wilmington/Clemson match.

Equestrian slips past Skyhawks on tie breaker Staff reports MARTIN, Tenn.— The seventh-ranked Kansas State equestrian team claimed three of the four match-MVP awards and shook off a slow start to defeat host Tennessee-Martin, 10-10 on Saturday. K-State trailed the Skyhawks, 10-5 going into the final discipline, but the Wildcat Reining squad closed out the match with a 5-0 victory to force a 10-10 tie, with K-State earning the victory on a 1440.5-1304.5 raw score tiebreaker. With Saturday’s win over UTM, K-State (5-5) is now on a three-match winning streak, with two of those wins coming over nationally-ranked oppo-

nents, in No. 4 Oklahoma State and No. 8 New Mexico State. “I am glad to have another win under our belt but today was definitely not as strong of a showing by our riders as yesterday,” K-State head coach Casie Lisabeth said. “I was proud to spread the MVP rides to another three riders today — Rachel Wetherell, Rachel Webster, and Jesse Johnson really shined today in their respective events. Tennessee-Martin rode really strong today so I have to hand it to their team for a well-fought competition.” In the Hunt Seat arena, UTMartin knocked off K-State by a total score of 7-3. In Equitation Over Fences, junior Sarah Mershon picked

up the lone point for the Wildcats as they fell to the Skyhawks, 4-1. In Equitation on the Flat, K-State’s Rachel Webster garnered match-MVP honors with her winning ride over UTM’s Hunter Ralston. Junior Larissa Laffey rode past Skyhawk rider Mykalea Van Salus, 77-65, to pick up her seventh victory of the season. On the Western side, K-State defeated UTM by an overall score of 7-3. In Horsemanship, Wetherell knocked off UTM’s Heidi Grimm, 72.5-70.5 to pick up match-MVP honors and her second win of the weekend. Fellow sophomore Chayna DeNicolo rode past her counterpart from UTM to close out

the scoring in the discipline. In Reining, Johnson notched her first-career match-MVP award and her fourth win of the year by slipping by Skyhawk rider Carly Lamb, 74-72. Senior Alayna Warner rode past UTM’s Candice Fulcher, 70.569.5. Junior Sam Etsell blanked Heidi Grimm, 73-0 to notch the third win of the discipline. Sophomores Jordan Cox and Emily Stockford both defeated their UTM counterparts to close out the scoring for the Wildcats. K-State will return to action on March 2 as it heads to College Station, Texas to take on the second-ranked Texas A&M Aggies from the Brazos County Expo Center.

blast Axtell, 51-28 Staff reports At Frankfort, the Wildcats outscored Axtell 32-11 in the second and third quarter to win easily on Friday, improving to 9-6 on the season and 42 in league play. Frankfort’s Josie Hale scored a game-high 23 points. Senior Mykaela Smart added 15 while Jessa Jones scored 12.

B&B BAILEYVILLE 53, VALLEY HEIGHTS 39 In Blue Rapids, Valley Heights trailed B&B Baileyville by just one point heading into the second quarter, and then things went south. The Falcons outscored the Mustangs 19-6 in the second quarter to take a 33-19 halftime lead, as B&B improved to 11-3 on the season, with Valley Heights falling to 7-7 on the year. The Mustangs were led by freshman Drew Mann, who scored 17 points. The Falcons had three players record double figures, led by Taylor Holthaus’ 12 points.

WETMORE 50, BLUE VALLEY 35 In Wetmore, Blue Valley scored just 10 points in the first half and didn’t have the offensive firepower to hang with Wetmore, as the Rams fell to 7-8 on the season on Friday. Blue Valley had no answer for the Cardinals’ Alayna Noe, who scored a game-high 20 points. Nicole Boden added 11 for Wetmore, which improved to 10-3 on the season and 6-1 in league play. The Rams were led by Brittany Pfaff’s 13 points.

RILEY COUNTY 87, WABAUNSEE 53 In Riley, the Falcons remained unblemished, routing Wabaunsee on Friday to improve to 13-0 and 6-0 in the Mid-East League. The Chargers trailed 59-45 after three quarters, but the Falcons dominated the final period, outscoring Wabaunsee 28-8. Kelly Thomson scored 30 points, knocking down five 3s on the night. Tee Phebus came close to matching her teammate. Phebus scored 24 points, including six makes from beyond the arc. As a team, the Falcons made 16 3pointers.

SILVER LAKE 66, WAMEGO 55 In Wamego, Silver Lake scored 26 points in the second quarter to take a ninepoint lead into halftime, and the Red Raiders could never overcome the deficit, as they fell to 8-4 on the season. The Eagles’ Rebecca Holder was the differencemaker, scoring 28 points to lead Silver Lake to its ninth win on the season. Kaylee Page scored 17 points to lead Wamego, while her sister Lanie Page added 16 points.

Boys ROCK CREEK 65, ST. MARYS 41 In Flush, Rock Creek improved to 12-2 overall and 5-1 in league play as the Mustangs cruised to an easy victory over league foe St. Marys on Friday night. Rock Creek took a 33-21 lead into halftime and a 47-30 lead into the final quarter, ending any hope for the Bears, who fell to 3-9 and 1-4 in the Mid-East League. The Mustangs were led by a balanced attack. Jacob Miller led the team with 13 points. Shane Adams scored 11 while KJ Dobbins and Josh Roberts each added 10 points. In all, 10 Rock Creek players scored.

FRANKFORT 47, AXTELL 28 In Frankfort, Calahan Brown scored 22 points to lead the Wildcats to an easy victory over Axtell. Frankfort, which improved to 10-5 and 3-3 in league play, got help from Jacob Broxterman, who scored 14 points. The Eagles, who are now 210 on the year and winless in league play, got 11 points from Aaron Schmelzle.

B&B BAILEYVILLE 49, VALLEY HEIGHTS 43 In Blue Rapids, Valley Heights led 14-8 after one quarter but couldn’t hang on as the Mustangs fell to 5-8 on the season. B&B, now 11-3, was led by Curtis Stallbaumer’s 15 points. Charles Musil and Elijah Smith scored 12 points apiece to lead the Mustangs.

SILVER LAKE 62, WAMEGO 57 In Wamego, the Red Raiders trailed 49-41 after three quarters and didn’t have enough in the take to overcome the deficit in the fourth, as they fell to 5-7 on the season. Three players scored in double figures for the Eagles, while two Wamego players recorded doubledigit scoring efforts.

BLUE VALLEY 55, WETMORE 47 In Wetmore, Blue Valley got 20 points from Austin Hansen and 15 points from Jason Droulliard as the Rams improved to 4-10 and 24 in league play.

RILEY COUNTY 44, WABAUNSEE 36 In Riley, the Falcons improved to 8-5 and 4-2 in the Mid-East League with a win over Wabaunsee on Friday night. With the win, Riley County continues to stay in the race for the league title. Rock Creek and Silver Lake lead the league with 5-1 records.

Basketball scores BOYS' BASKETBALL Hutchinson Central Christian 56, Norwich 34 SM Northwest 54, SM North 47 St. John's Military 53, St. Mary's Academy 49 Sutherland, Neb. 48, Oberlin-Decatur 38 Topeka 49, Topeka Seaman 35 Riley County 44, Wabaunsee 36 Rock Creek 65, St. Marys 41 Frankfort 47, Axtell 28 Silver Lake 62, Wamego 57 Blue Valley 55, Wetmore 47 Baileyville B&B 49, Blue Valley 43 Lyon County League Tournament Semifinal Lebo 46, Waverly 34 SPIAA TournamentConsolation Fowler 63, Spearville 29 Ingalls 53, Pawnee Heights 16 GIRLS' BASKETBALL Abilene 45, Concordia 26 Andover 45, Salina Central 37 Burlington 78, Yates Center 37 Central Heights 44, Jayhawk Linn 31 Frankfort 51, Axtell 28 Hanover 66, Bern 32 KC Schlagle 58, KC Wyandotte 34 Lyndon 37, Mission Valley 32 Olathe East 69, KC Washington 21 Osborne 46, Stockton 28 Oswego 60, Altoona-Midway 28 Pike Valley 31, Chase 28 Rawlins County 59, Quinter 44 Riley County 87, Wabaunsee 53 Santa Fe Trail 72, West Franklin 30 Silver Lake 66, Wamego 55 Smith Center 68, Phillipsburg 39 Southwestern Hts. 70, Wichita County 34 Sutherland, Neb. 48, Oberlin-Decatur 34 Thunder Ridge 51, Rock Hills 24 Tonganoxie 47, Atchison 23 Waverly 30, Madison 28 Cunningham Tournament Consolation Semifinal Attica 36, Pretty Prairie 34 South Barber 60, Macksville 25 El Dorado Tournament Consolation Semifinal El Dorado 49, Augusta 42 Valley Center 60, Wichita West 24 Emporia Tournament

Consolation Semifinal Emporia 46, Great Bend 25 Wichita Northwest 36, Shawnee Heights 25 Semifinal Maize 53, Highland Park 30 Haven Tournament Consolation Semifinal Cheney 53, Halstead 45 Kingman 60, Nickerson 48 Lawrence Free State Tournament Consolation Semifinal BV West 53, Lawrence 50 Junction City 30, KC Sumner 26 Semifinal Lawrence Free State 38, Washburn Rural 36 Little River Tournament Little River 32, Bennington 5 Lyon County League Tournament Semifinal Olpe 50, Hartford 18 McPherson Tournament Consolation Semifinal Beloit 60, Goddard 45 Manhattan 50, Buhler 40 Semifinal Hays 51, Andale 32 McPherson 19, Gardner-Edgerton 15 Newton Invitational Tournament Consolation Semifinal Bishop Miege 49, Dodge City 35 Pratt Tournament Consolation Semifinal Chaparral 39, Medicine Lodge 36 Larned 45, Wichita North JV 19 Semifinal Pratt 53, Wichita South 35 South East Saline Tournament Sterling 59, St. Xavier 19 Topeka West Tournament Consolation Semifinal Olathe North 54, Derby 48 Topeka 61, Topeka West 34 Semifinal Blue Valley Stilwell 35, Topeka Seaman 33, OT

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Mizzou handles Tech; Aggies top Cowboys Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. — It was far from a triumphant homecoming for No. 2 Missouri. Still, coach Frank Haith concentrated on the bottom line after a shaky 63-50 victory over Texas Tech on Saturday that didn't quite flush away all the sour taste from an upset loss at Oklahoma State three days earlier. Against a team that's winless in the Big 12, Missouri needed a shutdown finish. "We're a good-shooting ballclub, we just didn't make shots," Haith said. "We had a lot of great looks. Does that make the game look ugly? But, we won." Kim English scored 19 points in the first half, Marcus Denmon had 13 after the break and Phil Pressey matched his career best with 12 assists, giving Missouri just enough to avoid another stumble. Texas Tech concentrated on shutting down Ricardo Ratliffe, Missouri's lone inside threat who was coming off a pair of big games in which he totaled 52 points and 20 rebounds. Ratliffe was held to eight points and four rebounds and Missouri's four-guard attack didn't make the Red Raiders pay enough, shooting 39 percent. "It was kind of like a great test," English said. "If you can't execute, you still have to get stops." In the second half, Missouri went more than 7 minutes between baskets. Denmon helped compensate by going 10 for 10 from the free throw line. "I think Texas Tech did a good job inside and I think if we made shots in the first half it would seem like we played a little bit better," Denmon said. "But good teams find a way to win, and that's what we did." Jaye Crockett had 11 points and 11 rebounds and Ty Nurse scored 13 for Texas Tech (7-13, 08 Big 12), which shaved a 15point deficit to seven on Clark Lammert's 3-pointer off the glass at the shot-clock buzzer with 2:36 to go. Missouri (19-2, 6-2) finished with six straight points, including Ratliffe's dunk in transition with a minute left. Ratliffe started it with a blocked shot, then hustled to the other end as English saved the ball from going out of bounds. English had 22 points and Denmon added 19 despite 4-for15 shooting. Missouri remained unbeaten at home, three days after an upset loss at Oklahoma State ensured a short stay at No. 2 in the rankings. The Tigers' first 11 home victories had been by

THE BIG 12 SATURDAY Oklahoma 63, K-State 60 Missouri 63, Texas Tech 50 Iowa State 72, Kansas 64 Baylor 76, Texas 71 Texas A&M 76, Okla. St. 61 an average of 27 points. Keeping it close was small consolation for Texas Tech. "We have to do something about getting beat all the time," coach Billy Gillespie said. "I don't like it at all." Freshman Jordan Tolbert, the Red Raiders' leading scorer and rebounder, had four points, four rebounds and eight turnovers in 16 minutes while saddled by foul problems. Tolbert played just 2 minutes in the second half.

TEXAS A&M 76, OKLAHOMA STATE 61 COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M was missing two key players on Saturday against Oklahoma State. The Aggies made up for it with what both Texas A&M coach Billy Kennedy and Oklahoma State coach Travis Ford called aggressive, hungry and feisty play in a 76-61 win. Elston Turner scored 23 points and David Loubeau added 13 points for the Aggies (12-8, 3-5 Big 12), who led by a point at halftime and never trailed in the second half. Texas A&M was without second-leading scorer Khris Middleton, who missed his second straight game, and point guard Dash Harris, who didn't play after injuring his right foot Monday against Kansas. The Aggies are thin at the guard position. With Harris out the Aggies had to shuffle their lineup, moving Turner to point guard and starting freshman Jordan Green at the other guard spot. Turner has had to carry the offense lately because of injuries and has scored a combined 70 points in A&M's last three games. On Saturday he also had five assists, three rebounds and made 10 of 12 free throws. Daniel Alexander added a career-high 11 points and had two blocks, and Green and Zach Kinsley chipped in eight points apiece. Guard Alex Baird, a senior who entered the game having played just two minutes this season, didn't score, but had four rebounds, three assists and a steal in 21 minutes. A&M's bench played a key role, contributing 25 points.

Iowa State stuns No. 5 Kansas, 72-64 NO. 1, FROM PAGE B1 expect to win your home games," Hoiberg said. "I told the guys to enjoy it and get refocused." This was Kansas' toughest true road test of the year so far — and it ended with the Jayhawks' first true road loss of the season. But Kansas caught the Cyclones napping to start the second half and took its biggest lead to that point, 45-39, thanks to an 11-0 run. Big man Anthony Booker brought Iowa State back, sinking a rare 3-pointer to put the Cyclones ahead 50-49 with 12:13 left. Neither team could get much going over the next 6 minutes, but Tyrus McGee's three-point play gave Iowa State a 56-53 lead with just over 6 minutes left. Robinson then blew an open dunk and White hit two layups — one a reverse he spun off the glass — to make it 60-55 Iowa State with 3:42 left. "This was our first true road game with a good crowd, a good atmosphere. So, we're going to be seeing that from now on," Taylor said. "Our emphasis this week in practice is just going to be taking care of the ball and just rebound and rebound. You can't lose on the boards like that." Iowa State fed off the energy of its second sellout crowd of the year and jumped on the Jayhawks early. Booker drilled a 3 and Babb followed with a steal and layup that put Iowa State ahead 19-11, prompting Self to call timeout. Kansas finally took a 31-29

lead on an impressive scoop through traffic from Taylor with 3:31 left before the break. Iowa State rallied to grab the halftime advantage, 37-33, despite committing 13 turnovers in the first 20 minutes. The Cyclones led in part because of their defense on Robinson. He was 1-of-6 shooting in the first half and traveled three times trying to free himself up for shots in the paint. Jeff Withey, Elijah Johnson and Travis Releford each scored 10 points for Kansas. "Just not playing my game. Speeding up the game and not taking my time. I'm just not playing the same right now," Robinson said. KU certainly knew what Iowa State was capable of after the Cyclones threw a scare into the Jayhawks in Lawrence two weeks ago. Iowa State led at halftime back on Jan. 14 and pushed its lead to as many as 12 points before Kansas stormed back for an 82-73 win. The Cyclones might have been able to pull off that upset had they shot better than 2 of 15 from 3-point range in the second half. Iowa State didn't let the opportunity pass by this time around — and it now has a marquee win that will look great on its resume come March. "It definitely feels good to beat them. We felt like we should have won the first time," said White, who finished 6 of 11 from the line. "We knew that it was basically a must-win for us.”

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Cats drop key game to Sooners NO. 2, FROM PAGE B1 lem." Oklahoma, on the other hand, had just 14 turnovers that K-State converted into 12 points. The Sooners' primary two point guards, Sam Grooms and Carl Blair, combined for 12 assists and just two turnovers. "Their point guard doesn't turn it over, gets their guys shots where they're supposed to get shots," Martin said. "That's my battle with my point guards right now is to get them to not turn it over and to get shots for guys where we're trying to get them shots from. When it's not a physical game we do that, when it is a physical game we struggle. That's something we've got to continue to work on." The offensive struggles overshadowed what was a solid defensive effort for the Wildcats. Oklahoma shot 40 percent from the floor overall, but just 29.6 percent in the second half. "Our guys fought," Martin said. "I've got no problem with our fight. I thought our defense was consistent with how we prepared all week, how we've been playing lately. Our defense wasn't the problem." K-State was 21-51 from the floor, but shot just 37 percent in the second half. The Sooners went to a 3-2 zone defense with less than 10 minutes remaining in the final period due to foul trouble, and the Wildcats struggled to score against it, making just four shots from the floor during the final 12 minutes of play. "(Oklahoma) is a good, physical team," Martin said. "We tried to match the physicality of the game. Defensively we held our ground, offensively we didn't." That physicality showed in the final 15 seconds. With the Wildcats down one, Jordan Henriquez grabbed a defensive rebound following a missed jumper by Grooms with 15 seconds remaining. But Grooms stripped the ball from Henriquez, forcing the Wildcats to foul, and Romero Osby converted both free throws to push the Oklahoma lead to three. "I saw him bring the ball down and was thinking I have to get the ball back," Grooms said. "I just went after it with everything I had and it worked out." Steven Pledger scored a gamehigh 30 points on 11-of-17 shooting, including 4-of-7 from 3 to lead the Sooners. K-State trailed 40-30 early in the first half, but used a 14-2 run to take a 44-42 lead with 10:55 left. The Wildcats eventually pushed their lead out to three, but Pledger connected on consecutive 3s to give the Sooners a 55-51

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Kansas State’s Will Spradling comes up short after diving for a loose ball on Saturday against Oklahoma. The Sooners defeated the Wildcats 63-60 for their second win over K-State this season. lead with 4:38 remaining. The loss was tough to swallow for the Wildcats for more reasons than one. Oklahoma, a team that is now 3-5 in league play, defeated K-State twice in two weeks, sweeping the season series. "It sucks to lose and it sucks to lose twice," McGruder said. "It's not a good feeling to lose at all but to lose to a team that came into your house and celebrated and things like that, it's not a pleasant sight to see." And things get even tougher for the Wildcats, who hit the road to play an Iowa State team that just defeated No. 5 Kansas on Saturday. After two losses at home in Big 12 play, K-State could really use a victory in Ames on Tuesday. "(Iowa State is) going to be ready," McGruder said. "They're going to be playing with a lot of confidence. We can't be dwelling on this loss, we've got to get over it and be ready for the challenge." OKLAHOMA (63) Name Min FG FT R A TO F P Fitzgerald 26 1-7 1-2 1 2 2 5 3 Osby 37 2-9 5-7 3 0 3 4 9 Grooms 37 1-8 2-2 4 7 1 1 4 Pledger 3311-17 4-4 5 1 3 4 30 Clark 28 5-9 1-3 6 1 2 1 11 Washington 17 2-3 0-0 3 0 0 4 4 Blair 20 0-2 2-2 2 5 1 2 2 Neal 2 0-0 0-0 1 0 2 0 0 Totals 200 22-55 15-20 29 16 14 21 63 KANSAS STATE (60) Name Min FG FT R A TO F P Samuels 30 3-6 3-4 8 2 4 2 9 Gipson 7 0-0 0-0 1 0 1 0 0 Rodriguez 16 4-10 1-2 2 2 4 5 10 McGruder 39 6-14 6-6 2 2 1 1 19 Spradling 34 2-10 2-2 3 2 2 1 6 Southwell 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 Irving 25 1-5 0-0 3 2 5 4 3 Ojeleye 14 2-2 0-0 2 1 0 0 4 Diaz 12 0-1 0-0 5 0 2 3 0 Henriquez 21 3-3 3-4 6 0 1 4 9 Totals 200 21-51 15-18 33 11 20 20 60 Oklahoma (13-7, 3-5) 34 29 — 63 Kansas State (15-5, 4-4) 28 32 — 60 3-point goals — Oklahoma 4-9 (Grooms 01, Pledger 4-7, Blair 0-1). K-State 3-17 (Samuels 0-1, Rodriguez 1-3, McGruder 1-6, Spradling 0-5, Irving 1-2). Officials — Randall, Davis, Smith. Attendance — 12,528.

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Kansas State’s Rodney McGruder goes up for a shot against an Oklahoma defender on Saturday at Bramlage Coliseum.

Wildcats’ shooting struggles continue NO. 3, FROM PAGE B1 moments and they’ve got to learn how to handle that, and keep their focus on the positive things.” McGruder said the Wildcats got the looks they wanted. “Oklahoma tried to climb up in us, but we just weren’t hitting shots,” he said. “We had open looks. They didn’t really bother us, we just didn’t hit shots.” Over the last three games, K-State has made just 7-of-40 (17.5 percent) from beyond the arc, something McGruder said needs to change. “It’s just something we’ve got to get over,” he said. “Guys have to get their confidence back and just try to get in the gym and get shots up and see the ball go in.”

Kruger returns home

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Lon Kruger returned to coach a game in Manhattan for the first time since 1990, but he downplayed his return to his alma mater following Saturday’s win. “Important but I did not think that much about it,” said Kruger, who led K-State to four straight NCAA tournament appearances as the head coach from 1986-90. “The players are not aware of where I went to school so it is insignificant. But it was nice to see a lot of friends, a lot of faces that are very familiar and very friendly.” After the game, Oklahoma’s Sam Grooms and Steven Pledger admitted they wanted this game for Kruger just a little bit extra because of it being a place he coached and played at.

• Oklahoma had three players finish with four fouls while Andrew Fitzgerald, the Sooners’ second-leading scorer, fouled out late. K-State’s Angel Rodriguez scored 10 points but fouled out on an offensive foul in the final four minutes. • K-State drew a season-high six charges on Saturday. • The Wildcats made 15-of-18 (83 percent) from the foul line, a season-best for KState. • Pledger’s 30 points tied for the most KState has allowed to an individual this season, tying Kevin Jones of West Virginia. • Kruger has faced K-State six times as an opposing coach, winning four of the matchups, including three straight.

Jones leads No. 6 Baylor over Texas, 76-71 Associated Press WACO, Texas —Close games are becoming the norm for No. 6 Baylor. Even more importantly for coach Scott Drew and the Bears, winning these tight contests have also become a regular occurrence. Perry Jones III scored 22 points and grabbed a careerhigh 14 rebounds, Pierre Jackson hit the go-ahead 3-pointer and Baylor withstood a secondhalf rally to beat Texas 76-71 on Saturday. The Bears (19-2, 6-2 Big 12) improved to 5-1 in games decided by five points or less. On Tuesday night, Baylor needed a late push to pull away from Oklahoma in a 77-65 victory. "It's a lot easier to teach after a win than it is a loss," Drew said. "We've been fortunate to win. Hopefully, we keep improving and getting better." It appeared early in the sec-

ond half that the Bears might be able relax down the stretch as their lead grew to 12 points A late string of turnovers and J'Covan Brown's hot shooting helped the Longhorns tie the game with less than 3 minutes left. Jackson answered with his 3pointer that gave Baylor the lead for good with 2:36 left, and the Bears hit seven free throws down the stretch to seal the victory despite committing 18 turnovers — twice as many as the Longhorns. "If we cut down on the turnovers, then the game wouldn't have been that close," said Jones, who has 43 points and 26 rebounds the past two games. Brown scored 20 of his 32 points in the second half for Texas (13-8, 3-5), but he missed a 3-point attempt with 10 seconds left that would have tied the game. Texas struggled to find offense outside of Brown. The

rest of the Longhorns hit only 13 of 38 shots and 10 of 18 free throws. The Longhorns have lost four of five since starting conference play 2-1. Texas is in the midst of a six-game stretch when they play five ranked opponents. Things don't get any easier for Texas as it hosts No. 2 Missouri on Monday night. "I think the biggest thing is consistency with everybody," coach Rick Barnes said. "We need guys that we know we're going to get something from every single night. We still don't have that consistently." Quincy Miller had 18 points for the Bears, who are 6-2 in conference play for the first time since 1986-87. Brady Heslip added 11 points, and Quincy Acy had 10 points and 10 rebounds. Brown, leading the Big 12 with 19 points per game, was 11 of 22 from the field and broke out of an offensive slump. The junior guard had made only 18 of 70

shots in his last three games. Brown scored six points during a 14-2 run that tied the game at 54. He then connected on a 3pointer that tied it at 66 with 2:56 left. "J'Covan was special," Drew said. "We didn't have an answer for him." Jackson had five turnovers, but he made up for those miscues with his 3-pointer that gave Baylor a 69-66 lead. "That's not really like Pierre," Heslip said of the turnovers. "He does a great job for us, so he's allowed to do that." Jones and Acy each hit a pair of free throws to stretch the lead to 73-66 before Texas made one last surge to pull to 74-71. Brown couldn't complete the rally as his 3-point attempt in the final seconds was well off. "I didn't help my team get a win," Brown said. "I just didn't come through for them. Those shots I made, they don't even matter because we didn't win."

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No. 1 Kentucky whips LSU, 75-60 K-State women

top OSU, 67-56

Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. — Terrence Jones highlighted a 27-point performance with a 13-0 run on his own and No. 1 Kentucky pulled away in the second half for a 74-50 win over struggling LSU on Saturday. Anthony Davis had 16 points and 10 rebounds d e s p i t e briefly leaving the game when he hurt his right shoulder in a scramble for a loose ball. Darius Miller added 13 points, including three 3pointers for Kentucky (21-1, 70 Southeastern Conference), which has won 13 straight. Johnny O'Bryant III had 12 points and nine rebounds for LSU (12-9, 2-5), which has lost four of five. Jones had the last four points of the first half, then helped Kentucky break the game open by scoring the first nine of the second half on two dunks, a fast-break layup and another basket inside as he was fouled. His last of 13 straight points in the game gave Kentucky a 44-26 lead.

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NO. 3 SYRACUSE 63, WEST VIRGINIA 61 SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Brandon Triche had 18 points, including a pair of free throws that broke the final tie with 88 seconds left, and Syracuse beat West Virginia. After Triche's free throws, the Mountaineers missed four straight shots, including an airball 3 by Darryl "Truck" Bryant and a miss on the follow by Deniz Kilicli. But when Kris Joseph snared the rebound and tried to dribble away, he fell out of bounds with 6.2 seconds left, giving West Virginia one last chance. Kevin Jones missed a 3 from the left corner at the buzzer and Syracuse hung on. Syracuse (22-1, 9-1 Big East) has won 13 of the past 14 games against West Virginia (15-7, 54). The win was the 878th for Orange coach Jim Boeheim, moving him within one victory of tying former North Carolina coach Dean Smith for third in Division I history.

NO. 8 DUKE 83, ST. JOHN'S 76 DURHAM, N.C. — Mason Plumlee had 15 points and a career-high 17 rebounds to help Duke hold off St. John's.

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Kentucky head coach John Calipari calls out to his team in the second half against LSU on Saturday in Baton Rouge, La. Kentucky won 74-50. Ryan Kelly scored 16 points and Andre Dawkins added 14 for the Blue Devils (18-3), who led by 22 with 17 minutes left but shot just 30 percent in the second half while the Red Storm rallied. Moe Harkless had 30 points and 13 rebounds for St. John's (9-12). He and D'Angelo Harrison each hit 3-pointers in the final minute to make things tense. Austin Rivers finished with 12 points for the Blue Devils, who claimed their 94th straight nonconference victory at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Harrison had 21 points for St. John's, the last nonAtlantic Coast Conference team to win at Cameron, in 2000.

COLORADO STATE 77, NO. 13 SAN DIEGO STATE 60 FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Wes Eikmeier scored 19 points and Colorado State made all 23 of its free throws, beating San Diego State for its first home win over a ranked team in more than eight years. Will Bell added 17 points and the Rams (14-6, 3-2 Mountain West) frustrated the fatigued Aztecs (18-3, 4-1) all afternoon, limiting them to 3of-21 shooting from 3-point

range. It was the first time Colorado State beat a Top 25 team at Moby Arena since knocking off Purdue 71-69 on Dec. 30, 2003. The Rams set a conference record by going 23 for 23 at the foul line. Jamaal Franklin had 24 points and 10 rebounds for the Aztecs, who had their 11-game winning streak snapped. Chase Tapley, the conference's leading scorer, was held to 10 points.

NO. 14 FLORIDA 69, NO. 18 MISSISSIPPI ST. 57 GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Bradley Beal scored 19 points, Patric Young made several crowd-rousing plays and Florida beat Mississippi State, extending its home winning streak to 17 games. The Gators (17-4, 5-1 Southeastern Conference) used an 11-0 run in the second half — sparked by Beal's third 3pointer and highlighted by Young's two dunks — to turn a tight game into a doubledigit affair. Mississippi State (17-5, 4-3) trailed 62-47 after the spurt and never got the lead to single digits. The Gators made enough plays down the stretch to secure their second win in

six games against the Bulldogs. Young, still battling tendinitis in his right ankle, finished with 12 points and six rebounds. Arnett Moultrie led Mississippi State with 12 points and 13 rebounds, his league-leading 13th double-double of the season. He fouled out with 2:04 remaining.

NO. 17 MARQUETTE 82, VILLANOVA 78 PHILADELPHIA — Darius Johnson-Odom scored 26 points to help Marquette storm back from an 18-point deficit and beat Villanova. Jae Crowder had 20 points and 11 rebounds for Marquette (18-4, 7-2 Big East) and played just as big a role in the second half as Johnson-Odom in helping the Golden Eagles win their sixth straight game. JayVaughn Pinkston led Villanova (10-12, 3-7) with 17 points. Maurice Sutton had 11 points and 10 rebounds. Villanova had the lead with 6:15 left when Maalik Wayns was whistled for a technical. Johnson-Odom hit two free throws and Crowder tied it on a driving layup. Johnson-Odum made it 7169, putting Marquette ahead for good.

Chambers, who was 9-of-19 from the field, including 5-of-14 from behind the arc. "Brandy got me most of those 3s tonight — teammates getting me the ball perfect in my hand so they were easy shots. We just played really well today as a team." Chambers buried a trio of 3pointers in the first half against the Cowgirls, including two that ignited a pair of big runs that gave the Wildcats an 11-point halftime lead. The first trey put K-State (14-6, 5-3) ahead one and started what swelled into a 9-0 run powered exclusively by the long ball after two more 3s from Tasha Dickey. Then Chambers stepped back for a deep 3 with 5:16 remaining in the opening half to direct a 12-2 surge in which she scored 10 points and helped the Cats into the break ahead 35-24. But lately, the first half hasn't exactly been the Wildcats' problem. It's the second half, where K-State has struggled to hold the lead. And while the Cowgirls made it interesting down the stretch, Oklahoma State (12-5, 4-4) never got closer than six points after the Cats' huge run to open the second half. It was a run fueled by Chambers and Dickey, who combined to score 13 of the 18 points, including a pair of 3s from Chambers and one from Dickey, who finished with 15 points and eight rebounds. Patterson was pleased with her team's energy after the break, as K-State pushed the halftime lead to 53-27 with 12:08 to play, capped by a 3-pointer from Chantay Caron. "We defended well early in the second half, but also on the offensive end, we kept our focus and kept the intensity we need in order to be competitive," she said. "It was great to see that because we hadn't done that in our last couple of losses." K-State shot 38 percent (20-

of-52) from the field, 11-of-28 from behind the arc, and made 16-of-21 at the free throw line, as the Wildcats put together their most complete offensive game in some time. "I thought we played really well together as a team," said Chambers, who was 6-for-6 at the line. "We set screens well and instead of running around, we took our time to notice where each person was on the court and play off of each other." The Wildcats, who play at Texas on Wednesday, also dominated Oklahoma State 40-30 on the glass, which was a significant turnaround from numbers K-State posted during the losing skid. "That was our focus all week and that's part of being aggressive," said Chambers, who has led the Wildcats in rebounding 10 times this season — including the last three games. "You're not going to finish defense, if you're not rebounding. And on the offensive boards, we're not going to win shooting one shot and out. We tried to work on rebounding all week and today it showed as being the more aggressive team out there." KANSAS STATE (67) Name Min FG FT R A TO F P Childs 32 1-5 0-1 3 0 5 4 2 Brown 31 2-6 0-2 3 3 2 2 4 Chambers 37 9-19 6-6 10 1 2 0 29 Dickey 27 4-12 4-6 8 2 1 3 15 White 35 1-3 2-2 7 6 3 3 5 Caron 14 2-4 0-0 1 1 1 1 5 Chisholm 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 Woods 21 1-3 4-4 4 1 0 2 7 Totals 200 20-52 16-21 40 14 15 15 67 OKLAHOMA STATE (56) Name Min FG FT R A TO F P Donohoe 31 1-12 2-2 6 2 2 2 4 Young 21 1-4 2-2 5 0 0 2 4 Keller 39 6-8 0-0 9 2 2 4 14 Schippers 17 1-7 0-0 1 0 0 0 3 Bias 37 7-14 4-5 3 6 8 5 21 Bryan 8 0-2 3-4 1 0 1 2 3 Schultz 20 1-3 0-0 0 2 0 3 3 Howard 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 Crutchfield 7 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 1 0 McIntyre 10 0-1 0-0 2 0 1 0 0 Jones 7 2-3 0-0 0 0 0 2 4 Totals 200 19-54 11-13 30 12 14 21 56 Kansas State (14-6, 5-3) 35 32 — 67 Oklahoma State (12-5, 4-4) 24 32 — 59 3-point goals — K-State 11-28 (Chambers 5-14, Dickey 3-8, White 1-2, Caron 1-2, Woods 1-2); Oklahoma State 7-26 (Donohoe 0-7, Keller 2-3, Schippers 1-5, Bias 3-8, Schultz 1-3). Officials — Enterline, Hall, Roberts. Attendance — 2,931.

Notre Dame rolls; Stanford edges Cal Associated Press NEW YORK — Skylar Diggins scored 24 points to help No. 2 Notre Dame beat St. John's 71-56 on Saturday for the Fighting Irish's 18th straight victory. Devereaux Peters added 18 points, 15 rebounds, five blocks and four steals for Notre Dame (21-1, 8-0 Big East), which was coming off a 28-point blowout of No. 7 Tennessee on Monday night. Trailing 6-1 early on, Notre Dame went on a 19-2 run to take an early 12-point lead. Diggins had the final eight points of the run, including a pretty floater down the lane that made it 208 with 11:16 left in the half. St. John's scored the next eight points, including two 3-pointers by Tesia Harris, to cut it to a four-point game. That's as close as the Red Storm (13-8, 5-3) would get as Notre Dame put it away with a 14-0 spurt.

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No. 3 CONNECTICUT 77, SOUTH FLORIDA 62 HARTFORD, Conn. — Tiffany Hayes scored 33 points and Connecticut won its 97th consecutive game at home, beating South Florida. Stefanie Dolson tied a season high with 22 points and added 18 rebounds for UConn (19-2, 8-1 Big East). Hayes, coming off a 35-point performance at Syracuse on Wednesday, had back-to-back 30-point games for the first time in her career. It was her 10th consecutive game in double figures and 18th this season.

No. 4 STANFORD 74, CALIFORNIA 71, OT STANFORD, Calif. — Chiney Ogwumike scored three of her career-high 27 points in overtime to help Stanford wrap up a perfect first half of the Pac-12 season with a victory over rival California. Toni Kokenis added 18 points, including two key free throws in overtime,and Nnemkadi Ogwumike had 12 to move past Val Whiting into fourth place on the alltime scoring list for the Cardinal (18-1, 9-0).

Stanford has won 15 straight games overall and has a three-game lead over the Golden Bears (15-6, 6-3) and Arizona State at the midpoint of the conference season.

No. 12 WISCONSIN-GREEN BAY 65, VALPARAISO 37 VALPARAISO, Ind. — Julie Wojta scored 14 of her 19 points in the first half and Wisconsin-Green Bay remained unbeaten with a victory over Valparaiso. The Phoenix (19-0, 9-0 Horizon), who along with No. 1 Baylor are the only undefeated teams left, led by three early on before closing the first half on a 32-11 run to take a 24-point lead at the break. Lydia Bauer added 11 points and Adrian Ritchie had 10 for Green Bay, which is off to the best start in school and Horizon League history.

IOWA 59, No. 13 PURDUE 42 IOWA CITY, Iowa — Kamille Wahlin scored all 13 of her points in the second half and Iowa upset Purdue, snapping the Boilermakers' 11-game winning streak. Center Morgan Johnson added 17 points and 11 rebounds for the Hawkeyes (12-10, 4-5 Big Ten), who had lost four of their last five games. Purdue's Brittany Rayburn hit a 3pointer to cut Iowa's lead to 40-37 with 11 minutes left, but the Hawkeyes answered with a 16-2 run over an 8-minute stretch to pull away.

No. 16 LOUISVILLE 62, NOVA 58 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Asia Taylor scored 12 of her season-high 14 points in the second half and Louisville held off Villanova. Shoni Schimmel scored 18 points and Bria Smith added 10 points and 10 rebounds for the Cardinals (17-4, 6-2 Big East).

No. 21 TEXAS TECH 75, TEXAS 71 LUBBOCK, Texas — Jordan Barncastle scored 19 points, including a key three-point play with 24 seconds left, to help Texas Tech end a five-game skid with a victory over Texas. Texas led for just the second time in the game after free throws by Ashleigh Fontenette made it 71-70 with 48 seconds to

play. Barncastle's offensive rebound and put back moments later gave the Lady Raiders the lead again, and a corner three by Texas' Chassidy Fussell bounced off the side of the backboard with 9 seconds left. Texas Tech (15-5, 3-5 Big 12 Conference) avoided a six-game conference losing streak for the third consecutive year. The Lady Raiders were ranked as high as No. 10 after a 14-0 start.

No. 22 GONZAGA 75, SAINT MARY'S 70 MORAGA, Calif. — Taelor Karr made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2 minutes left then added three free throws in the final 31 seconds to help Gonzaga beat Saint Mary's. Katelan Redmon had 14 points and 11 rebounds, Kayla Standish scored 18 points and Haiden Palmer added 16 for the Bulldogs (19-3, 8-1 West Coast Conference). Jasmine Smith had 20 points for Saint Mary's but committed a critical backcourt violation with 15 seconds left and the Gaels (16-7, 7-3) down by three. Two weeks after the Zags had their 34game conference winning streak snapped with a 66-63 loss to the Gaels in Spokane, Gonzaga blew a 15-point halftime lead and needed a late rally after Saint Mary's surged in front.

No. 23 DEPAUL 71, SETON HALL 59 SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. — Jasmine Penny scored 19 points and No. 23 DePaul avoided its longest losing streak since the 2003-04 season by holding off Seton Hall. Anna Martin added 18 points and Katherine Harry had 13 points and 13 rebounds as the injury-ravaged Blue Demons (16-6, 4-4 Big East) snapped a three-game slide, which matched their longest since 2007-08.

No. 23 BYU 74, SANTA CLARA 64 SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Kristen Riley had 17 points and 11 rebounds to help Brigham Young beat Santa Clara. Jennifer Hamson added 16 points for the Lady Cougars (20-3, 9-1 West Coast Conference), who are playing their first year in the WCC and have won nine straight since dropping their conference game at Saint Mary's. The Lady Cougars entered the Top 25 this week for the first time since 2006.

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Pittsburgh's Lamar Patterson (21) shoots in front of Georgetown's Otto Porter, top, in the first half on Saturday in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh knocks off No. 9 Georgetown Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Jamie Dixon didn't give up hope, not when Pittsburgh lost to Wagner. Not when Rutgers held the Panthers to all of 39 points. Not when the program's longest losing streak in well over a decade sent it tumbling to the bottom of the Big East. The coach kept insisting the Panthers would be OK when they got healthy. It took longer — a lot longer — than Dixon expected. Turns out, he might be right. Nasir Robinson scored 23 points and made all nine of his field goal attempts to lead Pitt past No. 9 Georgetown 72-60 on Saturday. "We're looking at the last two games, that's our team," Dixon said. "That's what we can control and that's what our mentality has been." Lamar Patterson added 18 points, seven assists and four rebounds for the Panthers (13-9, 2-7 Big East), who never trailed while improving to 12-0 against Top 10 teams at the Petersen Events Center. "We were aggressive," Patterson said. "We weren't letting them push us around. We just held our ground and really wanted to focus in on defense. We haven't been good on defense all year, basically, so we wanted to

show everyone we could play defense." Otto Porter led the Hoyas (16-4, 6-3) with 14 points and Henry Sims added 10 but Georgetown couldn't overcome a 17-point first-half deficit. The Hoyas pulled within 55-49 with 4:09 remaining before Patterson fed Dante Taylor for a dunk and then hit Robinson for a wide-open layup to give the Panthers some breathing room. When Ashton Gibbs hit a pullup to push the lead to 61-49, the Panthers were on their way to a second straight win following a miserable eight-game losing streak. Pitt ended five weeks of agony with a victory over struggling Providence on Wednesday. Dixon tried not to make too much of the win, calling it simply a starting point for the long climb back. If beating the Friars was one small step, knocking off the Hoyas was a good-sized leap. The return of point guard Tray Woodall from injury has given the Panthers a sense of identity they've lacked this season. Pitt struggled offensively without its only proven ballhandler. Though he wasn't as sharp as he was in his second game back against Providence — when he scored 17 points and made all four of his 3-pointers — he didn't have to be.

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New England Patriots’ offensive guard Brian Waters speaks to reporters at his locker after practice Friday in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots will face the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5 in Indianapolis.

TAMPA — New Bucs coach Greg Schiano and his new quarterback have a history together. They met five years ago at, perhaps, Schiano's highest point at Rutgers — and a turning point for Josh Freeman in his development at Kansas State. Schiano's No. 16-ranked Scarlet Knights dominated Freeman and the Wildcats 37-10 in the December 2006 Texas Bowl to cap an 11-win season. The Wildcats scored their only touchdown on special teams. And Freeman threw for only 129 yards with one of his two interceptions returned for a touchdown. "He was a freshman, and I can remember preparing for the bowl game being scared to death: 'If this guy breaks out of the pocket, we are in trouble,'??" Schiano said Friday as he was introduced as Bucs coach. "I'm excited to have Josh here." The Texas Bowl also marked the final game as Kansas State defensive coordinator for Raheem Morris, the man Schiano replaces in Tampa Bay. And Rutgers' Ray

Rice rushed for 170 yards behind an offensive line that included current Bucs G Jeremy Zuttah. Freeman was in Kansas City on Thursday when he got word Schiano had been hired. But he flew back to Tampa to meet Schiano and attend the news conference. "I love his direction. He's a very passionate coach," Freeman said. "Those (values) are things that are timeless. His coaching philosophy has had success at Rutgers." More players: Also attending the news conference were RB LeGarrette Blount, S Cody Grimm, WR Arrelious Benn and former RB Mike Alstott. "Just left from meeting with Coach Schiano and met his family," Benn tweeted. "Real positive, man! Very excited for what's coming." The next step: Schiano said forming the coaching staff will be a collaborative effort with GM Mark Dominik. But Dominik emphasized final decisions will rest with Schiano." "It's very important that people understand this is his football staff," Dominik

said. "I'm just here to help him along ¬Ö and really just for checks and balances; to say, 'Hey, Coach, here are some other guys. What do you think of these?' "But I want Coach Schiano to hire his football staff. So do the owners. We will put together the best staff." That's a departure from the last time a coach was hired. Dominik took a more active role in the hiring of Morris' initial staff in 2009, including offensive coordinator Jeff Jagodzinski and defensive coordinator Jim Bates. Neither made it through the season before being fired. Schiano said he likely will bring in some of his Rutgers assistants. "Certainly we have a lot of great coaches at Rutgers; really, really good coaches, NFL-level coaches," he said. Rutgers offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti was the 49ers' quarterbacks coach in 2007. John McNulty, his offensive coordinator from 2004-08, is the Cardinals' receivers coach. And Darren Rizzi, his special teams coach from 2002-07, held the position for the Dolphins last season.

Pats’ line has tough job against G-men Giants’ Kiwanuka goes home for Super Bowl Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady felt the power of the New York Giants' pass rushers when he was sacked five times in their first Super Bowl confrontation. Four years later, the New England Patriots' offensive linemen expect another fierce attack on their quarterback in the championship rematch on Feb. 5. The Giants will indeed have plenty of strong, speedy pass rushers zeroing in on Brady. "This year, they're definitely the best defensive line in football," Patriots right guard Brian Waters said Friday. "The wave of good football players they throw at you definitely makes them a difficult task." There's Jason Pierre-Paul with 16 1/2 sacks, Osi Umenyiora with nine and Justin Tuck with five. Chris Canty and Mathias Kiwanuka also can put pressure on the quarterback. "They've got good pass rushers across the board," left guard Logan Mankins said, "and when their backups come in they're good, too, so you're going to always have four guys that are very good pass rushers in the game." At least Brady has Super Bowl experience against an aggressive Giants pass rush. The Patriots' quest for a perfect 19-0 season ended with a 17-14 loss in the 2008 Super Bowl. After the Giants scored the decisive touchdown with 35 seconds left, Brady was sacked for the fifth and final time. Mankins didn't care to discuss his memories of the Giants' pass rush on that day. "That was four years ago," he said Friday. "Next question." But Umenyiora thinks the Patriots view the upcoming game as a chance to get even. "Of course," he said. "I mean, if I were them, that's what I would be doing. Great players — Mankins, (Matt) Light, the (Sebastian) Vollmer kid. They have some very good football players. They were embarrassed about that last game and they are going to do everything in their power not to allow that to happen." The Patriots have had some memorable, if regrettable, games when Brady's gotten hit. In the opener of the 2008 season, he suffered a season-ending knee injury when he was hit by Kansas City safety Bernard Pollard. In a 33-14 wild-card playoff loss to Baltimore on Jan. 10, 2010, Brady was sacked three times. The next year, he was sacked five times as the New York Jets won a divisional playoff game 28-21. But Brady has received decent protection recently. He was sacked a respectable 32 times in the regular season. In the playoffs, he wasn't sacked in a 45-10 win over Denver and

was sacked just once in a 23-20 win over Baltimore in the AFC championship game. The Giants sacked him just twice in their 24-20 win on Nov. 6. But one of those sacks, by Michael Boley, forced a fumble and the Giants took a 10-0 lead on the next play on Brandon Jacobs 10-yard run. "Tom has been in this position before," said running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis, who may do more blocking than usual. "We have to come out and just be assignment sound." At times, the Giants use four defensive ends, trying to generate speed against the power of the offensive linemen. "That's the biggest difference," Waters said, "knowing who you're going against from play to play. You have to know that every one of those guys have different elements of their game from JPP (PierrePaul) and his long arms and his super athletic ability to a guy like Tuck, who is a veteran, a guy who is always going to give you one look and do something different to the bigger guys in the middle, the guys who are real physical." So what's an offense to do? It can keep an extra blocker in, a running back or wide receiver. It can have a wide receiver or tight end throw a chip block before starting his route. It can throw quick passes before the pressure reaches Brady. Draw plays and screen passes can slow down pass rushers by making them hesitate before charging the quarterback, but the Patriots have used those infrequently this season. Deion Branch came up with an original tactic for him and his fellow wide receivers. "Well, if we can switch positions with the linemen, hopefully (defensive) linemen move out and then we block the corners," he said with a laugh. "But, overall, there's a lot of things we can do. We'll make those adjustments on the sideline." They can also fight. Umenyiora said he and Patriots left tackle Light did that in their first meeting this season. "I've actually fought him twice, a for-real fight on the football field twice. Me and him have history and we are going to rekindle that," Umenyiora said. "He wasn't as bad in the Super Bowl, but this past game we fought again. I don't know what it is he does, but there is something he is doing that really gets under my skin. I am not that type of guy. He is the only guy I have ever fought on the football field. "I think he is more important to his team than I am right now. So if we both fight and get kicked out (Pierre-Paul) and Tuck will have a field day."

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Associated Press EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Mathias Kiwanuka is well positioned for this Super Bowl. The Giants' linebacker starred at Boston College in the heart of Patriots' territory, played his entire career in the shadow of New York and now will get the chance to go home to Indianapolis to finally play in the NFL's biggest game. While he has a Super Bowl ring from the Giants' win over New England in February 2008, another one would mean a lot more to the 28-year-old Hoosier. Kiwanuka was forced to be a spectator for the Giants' 17-14 win over then-previously undefeated New England in Arizona because of a broken leg suffered against Detroit more than two months before the title game. "This is everything that dreams are made of," Kiwanuka said. "It is an opportunity not just to play in the biggest game, on the biggest stage. "This is America's game and this is the biggest game of the year. I get to do it at home, in front of my family and maybe people who would not have been able to travel and see me. Just being back out there after being injured and stuff, it is all fun."

Kiwanuka laughed when asked how many tickets he would need for the Feb. 5 game at Lucas Oil Stadium. "How many you got?" he shot back, adding quickly he would make due with what he could get. What he really wants is a ring that he can call his own. While he felt very much a part of the Giants' win, not being out on the field took something away from it. He equated the situation to winning football titles at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis in his sophomore and junior seasons. The then-Colts fan played as a sophomore and contributed. "The one from my junior year I was starting on both sides of the ball, and it was like my friends were all involved, so I kind of feel like this one will be more like that one. If we go out there and get a win, I still appreciate the opportunity, and I was a big part of the team that won one, but this is the one I will remember more." This has been somewhat of a comeback season for the Giants' first-round draft pick in 2006. He might have been the best defensive player on last year's team for the first three games of the season before a neck injury suddenly ended his season and

put his career in doubt. What made things even more tenuous was that Kiwanuka became a free agent after last season and the injury was a caution sign to suitors. The Giants convinced him to come back and the key was telling him they weren't going to waffle on his position. The defensive end turned linebacker was going to remain a linebacker, except on obvious third-down passing situations where he would work on the line with Osi Umenyiora, Justin Tuck and Jason PierrePaul as a four-headed monster rush. Kiwanuka has excelled in the role. He has had 81 tackles, 3 1/2 sacks, an interception, a forced fumble and one recovered one. His best game came against New England on Nov. 6, when he had 12 tackles and picked off a Tom Brady pass in a 24-20 win over the Patriots, their last loss of the season. "I just think he's a great player," Patriots receiver Deion Branch said Friday. "This guy, you look at his stats or everything. He has the intangibles and there's a reason they move him around so much because he has the ability to make those plays. It's the biggest thing, his speed, his strength. He's a great player. I mean they have a team

full of great players" Like most of the Giants' defenders, Kiwanuka knows New York can't let Brady sit in the pocket all game. The key to winning the Super Bowl four years ago was getting pressure on the New England quarterback. "Not matter what your job is, if there is somebody hitting you in the face every couple of minutes, you are going to be less effective." Kiwanuka said. "Maybe he (Brady) doesn't get rattled as much as a younger quarterback does because he has been in high pressure situations, but it's impossible to ignore someone like Osi coming off the edge and hitting you in the back of the head." If the Giants do that, they have a shot at winning, and writing the perfect ending for Kiwanuka to a great season. His finance is expecting a baby — a girl — in March. His older brother, Benedict, who was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in May 2010, is healthy again and has attended some games. And now his family will get a chance to see him in the Super Bowl, and possibly see him make a game-winning play. "I'm just focused on getting the win because that ring is the most important thing," Kiwanuka said.

Numbers game at the Pro Bowl Associated Press KAPOLEI, Hawaii — The Pro Bowl has turned into a numbers game. The AFC features five players who wear No. 24, including three corners, which has caused some confusion with autograph seekers and photographers leading up to today’s all-star game. The quintet of 24s include New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis, Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey, Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph, San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews and Jacksonville Jaguars special teamer Montell Owens. They all posed for photos together after Friday's practice. So will real No. 24 please stand up? "They're all the real No. 24s on their own team," Mathews said. "On the Chargers, I'm the real No. 24." Mathews wore No. 21 at Fresno State, but changed to 24 when he arrived at San Diego. "(LaDainian Tomlinson) was No. 21, so I had to change my number," he said. "I'm sure he wouldn't have minded if I wore it, though. But that's L.T.'s number. I wanted to make my own brand." Numbers often become a part of a player's brand or identity, especially for superstars in their respective sports. Michael Jordan is 23, even though he also wore 45. Jerry Rice's No. 80 San Francisco 49ers jersey is a classic. Besides serving as a player's brand, numbers often carry a story behind it and

can represent something they've carried since childhood, the number of a player they admired or simply a special number. Or it could mean nothing at all. "It's my first year wearing 24 and I made it to the Pro Bowl," said Joseph, who switched from 22 when he left the Cincinnati Bengals after five seasons and joined the Texans. "I wouldn't say it's my lucky number, but it's working for me." Bailey, on the other hand, is making his 11th Pro Bowl and has worn 24 since joining the NFL 13 years ago. He wore No. 4 at Georgia. Bailey acknowledges having so many 24s may create some confusion with fans, but not with the coaches or players. "We all know each other and we're all going to represent the number real well," he said. At Friday's practice on the grounds of the players' hotel at the Ko Olina Resort, Revis played the left side while Bailey was on the right. Revis said there are some similarities between the 24s. "All of us are great at we do and that's play great football," he said. While some are selective about their numbers, Owens was willing to take whatever he could get after playing his collegiate ball as No. 33 at Maine. "I noticed all the 24s out here, but for me, it wasn't even the number I selected at Jacksonville. It was given to me," he said. "I was a guy who came out undrafted and so when you come out undrafted, you better take any number they give you."

For the NFC, there's only a pair of 24s — Arizona Cardinals safety Adrian Wilson and Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch. But there are four 21s. Cardinals rookie cornerback Patrick Peterson wore No. 7 at LSU, changed to the standard double-digit NFL number after being selected fifth overall in the 2011 draft. "It (21) is definitely the hottest number out there and a lot of guys are representing it well," Peterson said. "I obviously wanted to follow that trend as well." But it came at a cost, which Peterson wouldn't disclose. He purchased the number because another Cardinal already had it. Safety Hamza Abdullah wore No. 21 before Peterson. Abdullah is now 23, but apparently still has his old number in his heart. He still tweets from (at)HamzaAbdullah21. Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson is among the four 21s for the NFC. "But there's an elder statesman 21 and that would be me," he said. Woodson wanted to be 21 back when he first joined the Raiders, but that number was taken by Eric Allen. So he picked 24, which became one of the more popular Raiders jerseys. But he nabbed No. 21 when he joined the Packers. "I was leaving Oakland behind and moving on to another chapter of my life so I wanted to change it and 21 was there, so I took it," he said. "(In the end), it's all about the names on the jersey. That's what counts."

Dolphins hire Sherman and Coyle as coordinators McClatchey Newspapers FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins named Mike Sherman their offensive coordinator and Kevin Coyle their defensive coordinator on Friday. The two veteran NFL coaches became new head coach Joe Philbin's first hires. Both are Philbin's longtime friends, and were his first choices. "They are exactly what I am looking for in terms of leadership, character and teaching ability," Philbin said. "They are both very passionate about the

game of football and the players they coach, and that enthusiasm is evident in the meeting rooms and on the field .... I can't wait to get started to work with them." Sherman and Coyle worked together as assistant coaches at Holy Cross. Sherman, who was fired by Texas A&M earlier this year after posting a 25-25 record in his four seasons, gave Philbin his first NFL job when he served as head coach for the Packers. Sherman was a finalist for the head coaching position in Tampa Bay, but that job went to Rutgers coach Greg Schiano on

Thursday. Sherman, who has served as Philbin's mentor and once taught him in an English class, will likely use West Coast concepts as the base for the offense the Dolphins will run moving forward. That's the scheme Sherman ran with the Packers when he led Green Bay to a 57-39 record during his tenure. Sherman, 57, rose up the NFL ranks quickly. He previously served as offensive coordinator for the Seahawks (1999) and Texans (2007). His experiences as a head

coach should help ease the transition Philbin will be asked to make as a former offensive coordinator. Even though Coyle has been a coach for 35 years, this is the first time he'll serve as a defensive coordinator in the NFL. But he has served as a defensive coordinator at Syracuse (199193), Maryland ('94-96) and Fresno State ('97-2000). He has spent the past 11 seasons leading a Cincinnati Bengals secondary that has developed top-notch cornerbacks like Johnathan Joseph and Leon Hall.

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NEW YORK — Commissioner Bud Selig expects baseball to expand its playoffs this season. Players and owners have already agreed to add an additional wild-card team in each league, but are still deciding whether it would take effect this year or in 2013. Selig said there are scheduling issues to be worked out — once they are, the new 10team format would begin with a one-game playoff. "I really believe we'll have the wild card for 2012, this year," Selig said Friday night in Chicago at a White Sox fan festival. "Clubs really want it. I don't think I've ever seen an issue that the clubs want more than to have the extra wild card this year." "We're working on dates right now. That'll all take place. It looks to me like we'll have it because I've told everybody we have to have it. It'll be exciting. One-game playoff, it will start the playoffs in a very exciting manner," he said. A little more than two months before opening day, Major League Baseball hoped to put an end to uncertainty. Add a bat or an arm to compete for that extra wild card? No telling whether that makes any sense.

"That's the last thing on my mind," Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta said this week. "I'm trying to win my division and I can't be concerned about that stuff. But the more the merrier. "It gives us and everybody else a better chance to make the playoffs. But it's not on my mind because you don't build a system or build a team counting on the commissioner is going to change the playoff format," he said. MLB and the players' association have reached a consensus that ties for division titles will be broken on the field under the new playoff format, a person familiar with the talks told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because a deal hadn't been finalized. Since 1995, head-to-head record has been used to determine first place if both teams are going to the postseason. But with the start of a one-game, winner-take-all wild-card round, the sides agreed that the difference between first place and a wildcard berth is too important to decide with a formula and a tiebreaker game would be played. Negotiators plan to talk again next week and decide by March 1 on whether the extra round will begin this year. "I think most clubs at this point no matter

who you are are focused on trying to win a division," Detroit Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski said. "If that doesn't work, then you make your adjustments." Under the new format, whenever it begins, the non-division winners in each league with the two-best records will be the wild-cards, meaning a third-place team could for the first time win the World Series. Being able to finish third and still go to the postseason could create more of an opportunity in the AL East for teams other than the rich New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, or in the AL West, where the twotime champion Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels have spent big bucks to improve. In the AL Central, Kansas City general manager Dayton Moore watched Dombrowski add Prince Fielder to his already formidable batting order this week. "We're focused on putting the best team on the field we can to compete to win the Central. That's the first goal," Moore said. "If that appears to be unattainable, we'll evaluate what we need to do to improve the team to continue to strive for that goal. If it becomes apparent that's not going to happen, you begin to focus on the wild card. You want to get in the playoffs any way you can and take your chances there."

U.S. women’s soccer qualifies for Olympics Associated Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia — So much was on the line for the U.S. women's soccer team that maybe some jitters were understandable. When a 30-yard shot hit the frame of goalpost, leaving the ball sitting in front of an empty net, the hearts really started pounding. "That," defender Rachel Buehler said, "was a very intense moment in the game." Buehler motored in to save the day, knocking an opposing striker off the ball. The Americans had survived another dicey moment. It took a while, but eventually they wore down a heavy underdog and earned their spot in the Olympics. The United States booked its way to London on Friday night with a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in the semifinals of the CONCACAF qualifying tournament, a game more suspenseful than most anyone expected. "There were moments where I think Costa Rica were outplaying us, and it just shows you how important it was to all of us," forward Abby Wambach said. "Nobody wanted to make that mistake. And luckily we didn't." Tobin Heath scored in the 16th minute to give U.S. all the offense it needed, and goals by Carli Lloyd (72nd) and Alex Morgan (89th) put the game away. "We know that sometimes under big game circumstances players can get a little tight," Wambach said. "And you've just kind of got to deal with it. ... It was almost as if we scored that goal and nobody wanted to get

stuck into a tackle. We were kind of playing a little bit soft, and we fixed that in the second half." The top-ranked Americans were certainly not as crisp as they were when they were beating teams by a combined 31-0 in their previous three games and drawing criticism for running up the score. Sloppy passes led to giveaways in the first half, forcing goalkeeper Hope Solo to work harder than she has all tournament. "When you play games that matter, everybody's a little bit nervous. ... We gave away the ball way too often," coach Pia Sundhage said. Costa Rica is ranked No. 41 in the world, has never qualified for an Olympics or a World Cup and has never scored on the U.S. in eight meetings. Las Ticas proved to be scrappy opponents, however, occasionally frustrating the Americans with physical play and just missing on two solid scoring chances in the first half in the London-or-bust match. As the possibility of an upset lingered deep into the second half, the plucky team in red gained the rousing support of the Canadian fans at BC Place. "We put together three great games in group play," said Solo, who played despite a slightly pulled right quadriceps that had been bothering her all week. "You can't play four, five, six. Not every team is going to play perfectly every single game, but we got the job done." The U.S. will be the two-time defending champions in London, having taken gold in Athens in 2004 and in Beijing in

2008. It will be the third straight Olympics in which the Americans will be trying to make amends for World Cup disappointment from the previous year. They finished second at last year's World Cup in Germany, losing to Japan in the final. The victory also puts the Americans into the tournament final Sunday, a bragging-rightsonly game against Canada, a 3-1 winner over Mexico in the second semifinal. The U.S. had scored so easily in the tournament that it seemed odd to see the game scoreless until the 16th minute, when a set piece produced the first goal. Lauren Cheney's corner kick was headed down at the far post by Shannon Boxx. Goalkeeper Erika Miranda made the save but deflected the ball to Heath, whose looping header was her fifth career U.S. national team goal. Costa Rica, outscored 34-0 in the seven previous games against the U.S., nearly tied the game after a giveaway by Buehler set up Fernanda Barrantes with a clean look from 15 yards in the 20th minute, forcing Solo to the ground to make the save. Then, in the 27th, came the play that nearly changed the game. Carol Sanchez launched the 30-yarder that clanged off the frame at the intersection of the post and the crossbar. With Solo on the ground, Buehler fought off Barrantes to keep the striker from getting the rebound with a clean shot at the net. "I just did everything I could to get back there, get in front of

that girl and just prevent the goal," Buehler said. Costa Rica finally had its hopes deflated in the 72nd, when Wambach's chip shot was cleared off the line by Daniela Cruz and out to Lloyd, whose left-footer from the top of the 18yard box doubled the lead. Morgan, back in her usual role as second-half super-sub, chipped in the insurance goal shortly before the final whistle.

Associated Press ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Tiger Woods shot a 6-under 66 Saturday for a share of the lead after the third round at the Abu Dhabi Championship. The 14-time major winner played a consistent round to move to 11 under for the tournament. "It just seemed like I didn't do a lot of things right but I didn't do a lot of things wrong today, it was just very consistent," Woods said. "You know, made a couple putts here and there ... I stayed away from trouble and tried to keep the ball towards the fat side of some of these pins and I think I did a pretty good job." Woods is tied with newcomer Robert Rock, who birdied his final two holes to earn the 117th-ranked Englishman a first-ever pairing with the American star on Sunday. Rory McIlroy (68), Peter Hanson (64), Francesco Molinari (66) and Peter Lawrie (68) are two shots off the pace. Four more players, including overnight leader Thorbjorn Olesen (71) of Denmark, are a shot further back. Woods, who was two shots back after the second round, started climbing up the leaderboard Saturday with an opening birdie, followed by another on No. 7.

He stepped up his game on the back nine, running off four birdies in a bogey-free round that was memorable not for stunning shots but Woods' ability to sink clutch putts and keep his ball in play. The former world No. 1 grabbed a share of the lead after he narrowly missed an eagle putt on the 10th and settled for birdie. He briefly took the outright lead with a birdie on No. 14 and rolled in a six-footer for birdie on the 18th. The crowd roared with every birdie but Woods held off from his trademark fist pumping. "There's too many guys up there right now. There's a ton of guys with a chance to win," Woods said. "You know, we have not separated ourselves from the field. The field is very bunched. I need to go out there and put together a solid round of golf, and I can't go out there and shoot even par and expect to win. I've got to go out there and go get it." Rock, who got his first European Tour win last year in Italy in a playoff with Sergio Garcia, admitted he was star-struck at the prospect of facing off against Woods, calling him "the best guy I've ever seen play golf."

Stanley builds 5-shot lead at Torrey Pines Associated Press SAN DIEGO — Hang gliders were taking off from the cliffs behind the 13th tee at Torrey Pines where Kyle Stanley was waiting to tee off on the 524-yard hole. Then, the 24-year-old launched a shot that was just as majestic. "Wait 'til to you see where this one went," caddie Brett Waldman said. On another clear day along the Pacific coast, it was hard not to notice. In a familiar performance — even if the name might not be all that familiar now — Stanley overpowered the South Course on Saturday on his way to a 4under 68 that gave him a fiveshot lead going into the final round at the Farmers Insurance Open. "For some reason, I've always been long," said Stanley, who has a slight but athletic build and generates enormous speed. "But if you take a golf course like this where you're hitting 7-irons into par 5s and short irons into long par 4s, it definitely helps." It never hurt Tiger Woods, a seven-time winner as a pro at Torrey Pines. Stanley chose to lay up on the par-5 18th with the large pond in front, and spun a wedge near the hole to about 4 feet. About his only regret in the third round was missing that putt. One last birdie would have broken the 54-hole tournament record that Woods set in 1998, before Rees Jones beefed up the South Course to 7,698 yards for the 2008 U.S. Open. Stanley grew up outside

Seattle when Woods ruled the sport. All through his school, he kept a poster of Woods over his bed. "I think he's definitely influenced me, and a lot of other people, too," Stanley said. He gladly settled for a spot alongside Woods in the record book at 18-under 198, and a fiveshot lead over John Huh and John Rollins as he goes after his first PGA Tour title. Stanley can't recall ever having a lead this large, which can be troublesome if looked upon as only an opportunity to fail. "I think the biggest thing is you can't necessarily go out there and try to protect it," Stanley said. "You've got to really just keep doing what got you to this point. I'm not going to be any more conservative tomorrow. I'll stick to my game plan off the tee, and hopefully just continue to give myself a lot of chances." He hit driver on all but three holes, and four of them traveled at least 320 yards, a big number considering Torrey Pines is just a cliff over sea level and even in pleasant weather, the ball doesn't go quite as far as summer in Ohio. Big numbers are nothing new for Stanley, however. He recalls coming down to the Titleist Performance Institute when he was a 17-year-old in his senior year in high school. His ball speed was measured at 184 mph. "Now, I can't get it above 176," he said. It wasn't just the big drives. Stanley showed exquisite control of his irons, especially his distance, and he has been work-

ing overtime the last few years on dialing in his wedges from inside 120 yards. Even so, he refused to look ahead to Sunday and what a win might mean — a trip to the Masters, perhaps a spot in the World Golf Championships, a twoyear exemption. No one was giving him the trophy, either. "If a guy had a 10- or 12-shot lead, you'd feel pretty comfortable," Rollins said after his 68. "But when you're four or five shots, sometimes it's hard to play with a big lead because you get kind of relaxed and everything else." Rollins should know. He had a three-shot lead with five holes to play in 2009, losing to Nick Watney. Still, Stanley, the former AllAmerican from Clemson aspires to play boring golf and not look too far ahead. His lone bogey came on the 12th, when he went just over the green, chipped to 6 feet and missed the putt. Then came the big blast on the 13th — "As good as I can possibly hit it," he said — that left him a soft 7-iron to 15 feet on the fringe below the hole for an easy birdie. "Are you playing this as a par 4?" Sang-Moon Bae turned and said to him with a smile. Huh, a 21-year-old rookie who spent three years on the Korean Tour, also had a 68 and joined Rollins at 13-under 203. FedEx Cup champion Bill Haas (70) and Bae (72) were another shot behind. Bae was 5 over through five holes until he ran off four straight birdies to start the back nine to get his name back on the leaderboard.

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Ryan Nutt, from Malvern, Ark., is slow to get up after getting bucked off Sod Buster during the championship round of the CBR Horizon Series bull riding performance Friday night at Weber Arena.

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Dustin Hall, from Springfield, Mo., rides Ding-A-Ling for an 85 during the long round of the CBR event on Friday night at Kansas State’s Weber Arena. Hall posted a 93 in the championship round to win the event. An estimated 3,000 people attended the pro bull riding event hosted by the Kansas State Rodeo Club.

Springfield’s Dustin Hall wins CBR event at Weber Staff reports More than 30 professional bull riders from across the country set their sights on Manhattan Friday night for the CBR Horizon Series event at Weber Arena, with Dustin Hall coming out on top. The Springfield, Mo., native posted a 93

on the bull, Wilson, in the championship round of the performance, edging Zenda’s Cooper Kanngiesser’s score of 90. Riggin Phillips, from McKinney, Texas, rode to an 87.5 in the final round atop Schuffler. The nation-wide bull riding tour sponsored by the Kansas State Rodeo Club and

featured riders from 14 different states and two countries, as Brazil native Robson Arago posted an 82 in the long round to advance to the championship. K-State alums Nick Dupis and Lucas Dick also competed on Friday night. Dupis, from Fowler, posted an 85 in the long round, while Dick failed to qualify for the finals.

Taylor Cowan of Ft. Pierre, S.D, rides Special Blend during the championship round of the CBR Horizon Series event on Friday night.

ABOVE : Robson Arago, with his Spider-Man chaps, walks back to the chutes after one of his rides Friday night. TOP LEFT: A bull fighter helps Jake Nelson from Asher, Okla., get to safety after getting bucked off Slow Hand. BOTTOM LEFT: The crowd settles into Weber Arena on Friday night for the CBR event. RIGHT: Jace Smith, from Lyndon, rides Grantorino at Weber Arena. Cody Dollins, from Goldwaite, Texas, holds his right wrist after getting bucked off Die Hard on Friday night.

The Bronze Star, one of the most prestigious honors awarded to members of the Armed Services.

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Spc. Brandon Longshore reflects on his most recent tour in Afghnaistan. He received a Purple Heart after getting hit by a grenade and he rescued a child and two cows from a building on fire.

Unit earns 91 medals for acts of valor — including the rescue of a boy and his cows Paul Harris pharris@themercury.com

A table holds the 91 awards given out during Wednesday's ceremony. Sixty-four of the 91 awards were Purple Hearts, 27 were Bronze Stars and eight were Army Commendations for Valor.

Now, Longshore hopes to attend officer school. "I love my job," he said. "I don't want to do anything else."

pc. Brandon Longshore, a baby-faced, 20-year-old Alaba◊◊◊◊◊ ma native, was just doing the jobs he loves when he was hit by fragEpisodes of that sort seared the ments from an exploding grenade. "I was blown up by a grenade," he memories of the brigade’s soldiers explained. "I was pulling security. as they recognized a variety of heroGrenade came in and I caught shrap- ic acts performed during the unit’s tour in Afghanistan. The stories are nel to the shoulder and the leg." As harrowing as that kind of expe- chilling. "People get hurt and that really rience sounds, it’s just one of many recollections from duty with the 4th sucks," said Sgt. Zackary Newbury. Squadron, 4th Cavalry, whose mem- "It's not like in the movies. It's horribers were honored for valor last ble hearing them scream, knowing week in a ceremony on Fort Riley. that their families are never going to Longshore was one of the honorees, see them again." Newbury received a Purple receiving a Purple Heart for the wounds sustained in the grenade Heart and an Army Commendation Medal for Valor. He won the Purple attack. The incident Longshore recalls Heart after sustaining a head wound most strongly occurred while he was during battle, and earned the comon an air assault team. He was help- mendation by leading his team ing fill his comrades' guns with home safely after a fellow soldier, ammo while they used a rooftop to Gustava Rios-Ordonez, died from wounds suffered hold off a group of due to an improTaliban. vised explosive One of his offidevice (IED). cers directed LongNewbury memshore to a fire. He bers of his unit went there, and witaveraged about nessed a child jump four hours of sleep through a window during their tour. of the burning During most structure. days, their job was “After he to try to find caches jumped in the winof weapons and dow, I waited for him to come out,” Sgt. Zackary Newbury received an mingle with the Longshore said. Army Commendation for Valor and locals to learn “Our interpreter a Purple Heart. Newbury success- about the Talwheretold us that he went fully led his team back to safety iban's to get the cows." after the death of Pfc. Gustavo abouts. Newbury said he and the When the boy Rios-Ordonez. other soldiers didn’t come out, Longshore decided to risk his own would have a firefight once or twice for life to save the child's. Longshore a day. "Most of them are just pop shots," found the boy curled up inside and guided both the boy and the cattle to Newbury said. "We would just try to safety. The boy thanked Longshore fire back and hit them." At other times, Newbury would for saving his life. "He was screaming to the medics have to pull tower guard and provide that he was happy that I got the cows security for the townspeople during out, too, and not just him," Longshore their town hall meetings. The long nights and arduous days said.

Sgt. 1st Class James Rogers received an Army Commendation for Valor, a Bronze Star, and a Purple Heart. Rogers was the only soldier during Wednesday's ceremony to receive all three awards. helped Newbury and the other soldiers bond. "We were together about two years before we deployed," Newbury said. "We drink together, party together, cook together. Some nights you'll sleep in a giant pile just to stay warm. Any one of them I'll trust with my life." ◊◊◊◊◊ Like most soldiers, Sgt. 1st Class James Rogers was fighting for his family back home. His wife of nearly six years, Robin Rogers, was pregnant with the couple's third child while he was on tour. Being the wife of a soldier has taken its toll on Robin. "You have to learn to adjust with him being gone half the time," she said. "I think I have built up a shield. I just try to keep everything separated at home." Robin, who also has a son and a daughter, said her kids kept her going through the hard times. "They help you block out everything and keep you going every day," she said.

The adjustment of having dad back home has been a trying period for one of the Rogers' children. "My son kind of adjusted like normal," Robin said. "But my daughter was a little taken aback. She was pretty emotional when she saw him for the first time." James Rogers won a Purple Heart, a Bronze Star and an Army Commendation Medal for Valor. Rogers received his Purple Heart for an injury he sustained while on a dismounted patrol. He received his Army Commendation for Valor for holding a key compound away from the Taliban, and his Bronze Star for the accumulation of his tour. Rogers said it's tough to be away from family. "You have to bite down and really make yourself stay focused," James said. "I know a lot of guys who quit. Not that I would hold that against them. It's just a hard place to be at." Robin said seeing James receive his awards was worth the wait. "It's been a long year and to actually watch him get it from the people he deserves it from . . . sigh).”

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Cuba: Tough prison terms for African mahogany tree thefts Associated Press Cuba convicted six people of cutting down African mahogany trees in the National Botanical Gardens and sentenced them to eight and 10 years in prison, Communist Party newspaper Granma said Friday. The men felled nine trees on two occasions in December and harvested a total of $122 worth of wood, according to the court sentencing printed alongside the article. Mahogany sells for con-

siderably more than that elsewhere, listing for $10 to $15 per board-foot on some U.S. websites. Angela Leiva, the director of the reserve, told Granma that the 30- to 40-year-old trees were important to the ecology of the gardens and their loss cannot be repaired in the short or medium term. Inaugurated by Fidel Castro in 1989 and located just south of the capital, the 1,500-acre (600hectare) Botanical Gardens fell

on hard times after a 1990s economic crisis precipitated by the collapse of the Soviet Union, the island's largest trade partner and benefactor. The reserve's facilities fell into disrepair, vigilance became lax and the entire 7-mile (11.5-kilometer) perimeter fence was scavenged amid "social indiscipline," Granma said. Authorities began to notice trees sporadically disappearing from the reserve in 2008, accord-

ing to the full-page article. The thefts increased over the next two years and reserve officials complained to authorities. "Regrettably, misunderstanding prevailed in the face of these claims and no preventative measure or action was taken to avoid a repeat of such events," it read. The tough sentences announced Friday send a stern warning that illegal cutting in the reserve will no longer go unpunished.

The court said it took into account aggravating factors, such as conspiracy by three or more people and the commission of a crime at night or in an unpopulated area, in condemning two men to a decade behind bars and the rest to eight years. It said they acted in cahoots with others who have not been identified to transport, process and sell the lumber. Granma said a new fence made of wood and bars is being constructed around the Botani-

cal Gardens, and authorities are adding vehicles and communications equipment to bolster the night guard. A plan to erect five observation towers has also been approved. Cuba has scarce supply of wood for all kinds of uses, everything from carpentry to home construction, and illegal scavenging for materials to sell on the black market is common. The economy has recovered somewhat since the 1990s but is still struggling.

Nashville gardener tends to 50,000 plants at Gaylord Opryland Resort Associated Press Proud of your big garden? Then consider Hollis Malone, who's in charge of maintaining 50,000 tropical plants, rare international blooms and Southern species at the sprawling Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. His garden covers nine acres of lavish landscape inside soaring, glistening glass atriums at the resort, which bills itself as the largest non-gaming hotel facility in the continental U.S. There are literally hundreds of species. "It's extremely interesting," Malone said as he took a breather from supervising his staff of 42. "It's not anything like an office with a plant or two inside." He can stop and smell the roses, for sure. There are thousands. When that's done, the 65-year old horticulturist can look up at banana trees rising 60 feet above the atrium floor. For good measure, there are two 40-foot tall Southern magnolias. Not quite so imposing are 6-foot tall ginger bushes.

And that's not all. Throw in a 12,500 square-foot indoor lake, a quiet river for gondola rides and picturesque waterfalls. But for Malone, his considerable passion has been on the plants dominating the 2,881room hotel, which is the cornerstone of Nashville's tourism industry with 1 million overnight guests annually. "I like all phases of plant life," he said. "I have a nurturing nature and I like to do things with live materials." Water loops feed the plants with valves, controls and timers. And yes, some watering is done by hand. His staff works from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and 16 people water the plants by hand for up to 90 minutes each morning. A climate controlled system keeps the temperature at 68 to 72 degrees year round. Relative humidity stays around 55 percent most of the time. An air exchange system ensures that air in the atriums does not become stale. "It's kind of like a park," Malone said. "People come in and are amazed. It's always a good day inside even if the weather outside is bad."

Most of the plants re-bloom "if they're happy," he said. He estimates just 2 percent of the plants die. "We've taken some out because they just got too big," he confessed. The hotel, next to the Grand Ole Opry House, home of the world's most famous country music show, uses well water with very little sulfur and just a little iron. Fortunately, there is plenty of water pressure. He disdains chemicals. "Sometimes visitors from a tropical country will come in and give me suggestions about certain plants," Malone said. "You learn." The hotel and atriums are so far flung that Malone, weaving through underground tunnels, was almost late for an interview on a far end of the resort. But once there, he asked the interviewer where he lives in Nashville, and a few minutes later analyzed the soil from that neighborhood off the top of his head. Advice for backyard gardeners: "The biggest mistake made is buying something without

thinking. You need a plan and you've got to do a little studying. Know the site and select the right plant. Making the right selection is the key. And remember that there is no such thing as no maintenance. "Plants like warm (not hot or cold) water. "Light is the key to every-

thing. No light, no plant growth. "Most people kill more plants by overwatering, not underwatering." Donna James of Minneapolis, admiring the plants during a two-day stopover at the hotel en route to Florida, said she could use Malone's expertise in her own backyard.

"He has a pretty darn hard job, and he's done an excellent job. I don't do too well." Malone goes home and works every day in his own garden, 7 ¬Ω acres with a lot of boxwoods and quite a bit of shade, "which makes it harder." "I'm fascinated by green things," he said.

Hydrangeas favorite plant to grow Garden magazines and other sources of information rave about Hydrangea shrubs. In a recent gardening magazine, it was listed as the number one plant that people should have. Since my wife is a fan, I pay attention to this genus of plants. There are some Hydrangeas that would make the right plant list and many Hydrangeas that are proclaimed in nationwide campaigns haven't even made a whistle stop in Kansas. The hullabaloo may have been caused by the marketing of a Hydrangea macrophylla that would bloom on new growth. Flower buds of macrophylla typically are injured in the winter so there are never any blooms. This is normally true in Kansas. A cultivar named 'Endless Summer' with 18 million sold since its release in 2004 reportedly bloomed on both old and new growth. Since being planted in my yard and other Kansas gardens it goes by various names.

GREGG EYESTONE RILEY COUNTY My printable name for it is endless watering with few blooms. Macrophylla have the flower structure and color that attracts people. These flowers can be pink or blue depending on the soil pH. They make nice cut flowers either fresh or dried. It takes a perfect microclimate in Kansas to grow them the way we desire. Magazine and book pictures of these are not taken from Kansas landscapes. Other Hydrangeas have done well here. Arborescens called smooth Hydrangea or snowball is a good one for us. 'Annabelle' is a dependable white cultivar. This plant is typically cut back in the spring like a butterfly

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bush. Oakleaf Hydrangea is another good one for Kansas. The flowers aren't as showy and it is used more for its foliage. 'Munchkin' and 'Ruby Slippers' are two new cultivars to consider. The last one is Hydrangea paniculata. This one will need a little extra care compared to oakleaf and smooth. Wind protection and some shade are desirable for all hydrangeas. The right hydrangea in the right place can be an excellent choice. To me, Viburnums are easier to grow with interesting plant characteristics. They would be my top shrub of choice. If you would like additional information on a horticulture topic, please contact Gregg Eyestone at the Riley County office of K-State Research and Extension. Gregg may be contacted by calling 537-6350 or stopping by 110 Courthouse Plaza in Manhattan or e-mail: geyeston@ksu.edu and at www.riley.ksu.edu

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Where’s the beef? Norton’s Super Bowl champion coach Right here & it’s tasty Ron Wilson

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ight now it seems would be a really good time to be in the cattle business. Feeder cattle prices have set records recently, at least in nominal dollars. Last year, the export demand was tremendous, some say the best ever with beef going to Canada, South Korea, Japan and other customers abroad. Numbers are down. The domestic herd has been shrinking noticeably in the eyes of the expert trackers. Outlooks are upbeat, and the market looks good for some time to come. People in the industry have taken a lot of cheap shots in recent years by the combined forces that don’t want it around for whatever “reasons” — more like excuses — they offer. Hit after hit after hit, the cattle industry has taken. Yet people still love a steak or a hamburger or a plate of tacos and the post-meal sense of satisfaction they usually bring. Many of the negatives one hears are unsubstantiated or grossly exaggerated or otherwise misrepresentative of what’s really taking place. Some border on absurd, yet are taken as gospel by the uninformed. In other words, the anti-beef crowd can be vicious, and they are relentless. Perhaps in a way, their own extremist techniques blunt their arguments and slow their causes. Arenas where this war is ongoing include environment, the national diet, food prices, land use, animal rights and welfare, uses of grains, and water use. Beef is going to continue to cost the consumer at the grocery store and in restaurants, given the growing world demand for proteins and how they are distributed and which critters are eating which feeds, I heard an expert explain the other night in Topeka. Steaks could be the first things to go away in a global rush to buy protein.

JIM SUBER VIEW FROM RURAL ROUTE 8 The head count for people is now above 7 billion. It was just a few years ago we hit the 6 billion mark. Nine billion is projected for us to feed by 2050. I’ll be 104 and hankering after some steak, but probably won’t get any, but I hope to be able to recall by then numerous great ones I’ve enjoyed in a fabulous lifetime, the first half of which will probably be considered a golden era of relative inexpensive, plentiful and nutritious meals anchored by beef. The beef industry has done a remarkable job with selective breeding the last 50 years to increase dramatically the number of pounds yielded per carcass. That fact has sort of covered up a big drawdown in overall herd numbers. The steers of 1960 were far inferior to those of today in terms of beef servings. It is easy for some producers to come to feel threatened and then defensive when attacked repeatedly by detractors and just plain enemies of animal agriculture, even when most of the premises and accusations are nonsense, or illogical and unscientific. Many of the enemies are powerful and have designs on the land, the freedom, the individualism of the rancher. Others want to eliminate meat from our diets. Others have bought in to the ideas that cattle are injurious to the environment, or that they take too much feed and water from other living creatures. I guess they think people ought to eat yellow corn bread three times a day. I hope beef sticks around, because I sure do enjoy our locally grown beef processed in our home county locker plant.

he Super Bowl ring is large, hefty, and shiny — and it proudly displays the words “World Champions.” Today we’ll meet a man from rural Kansas who earned that ring as an assistant coach in the National Football League. Special thanks to Norton County Life Magazine whose article told this remarkable story. This is a Super Bowl edition of Kansas Profile. Larry Zierlein is the proud owner of a Super Bowl ring, which he earned as an assistant coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Larry grew up on a farm seven miles northwest of the rural community of Lenora, Kansas, population 250 people. That’s rural — but there’s more. Larry graduated from Lenora High School. “I tell people that there were 18 in our graduating class, and I graduated in the top 10,” Larry said with a smile. Then he joined the Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. After the service, he went to Fort Hays State and joined the football team, playing defensive end while work-

ing part time in construction. During his last game at Fort Hays, Larry dislocated his shoulder so he couldn’t continue his construction job. He was invited to help coach the team during spring practice. “The first day on the field, I knew that coaching was what I wanted to do,” Larry said. Larry had heard that the quality of high school football was high in Texas, so he decided he wanted to go into coaching down there. “My wife and I sent out about 150 applications to schools in the Texas Panhandle and west Texas,” Larry said. “Out of all those, we got one interview, and that was for the eighth-grade job at Abernathy, a small school about 15 miles north of Lubbock.” So Larry and his wife made the move to Texas and launched a remarkable coaching career. He moved up through the ranks to coach for the University of Houston, Tulane University, Louisiana State University, and Cincinnati. He went on to the NFL, where he coached for the Cleveland Browns, Buffalo Bills, and Pittsburgh Steelers. Altogether he coached 23 years at the NCAA Division I level and

nine seasons in the NFL. Then came Feb. 9, 2009: Super Bowl XLIII (43). Larry was the offensive line coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers who were taking on the Arizona Cardinals. When the final gun sounded, it was the Steelers who brought home the Lombardi Trophy as world champions. “I was thrilled that we won and that my three kids and their spouses were able to be there with Marcia and I and share in it, because they were there the whole time through all the different jobs and the ups and downs we experienced along the way,” Larry said. “I was happiest for my wife, Marcia, because of all she went through as a coach’s wife.” Larry left the Steelers in 2010 but he remains highly involved in the sport, coaching football camps and clinics in the U.S. and abroad. He and Marcia moved to Texas near where their son is a high school football coach, but he remembers Kansas fondly. “I have great memories of life on the farm and of our community, which most people knew as the Good Hope community because we all attended Good Hope Church,”

Getting your kids to try nature’s ‘mother grain’ Casey Seidenberg Washington Post When people ask me to list my favorite healthy foods, quinoa always tops the list. And not just because the National Restaurant Association named it the hottest trend in side dishes in 2010. My boys think I like quinoa because when it was first discovered it was named “the mother grain.’’ Yes, I am proud to be a mother myself, but check out all the real reasons I love quinoa (pronounced “KEEN-wah’’). • It has a higher nutritional profile and cooks faster than all grains. (Technically, quinoa isn’t a grain, though it is almost always included in the whole-grain category because its nutrient profile is similar and because it is enjoyed the same way.) • It contains all eight essential amino acids to make it a complete protein (as much as milk!). • It is high in B vitamins, iron, zinc, potassium, calcium and Vitamin E. • It is gluten-free. Kids often love it because it has a very nutty yet neutral flavor. My younger son begs for it, and I started feeding it to my baby when she was 7 months old. If your children are not yet hip to this trend, here are a few ideas to encourage them to eat quinoa: • Call it names. When I began adding quinoa into our family meals, I called it “pirate’s gold.’’ I let my boys wear all their pirate gear to dinner and told them a story about how the Inca pirates in South America considered it gold because it was so nutritious and gave them so much energy. You could name it anything that would get your child’s attention. I know some pasta-loving kids who happily gobbled it when their moms called it “baby pasta.’’ • Make quinoa sundaes for dinner. Each person in the family gets a bowl of quinoa and the opportunity to add whichever healthy toppings they prefer, kind of like topping an ice cream sundae. Lay out bowls of dried fruits, nuts, cut veggies and beans. Fresh fruit such as apples and pears taste great in quinoa. Encourage your children to

make their bowls as colorful as possible. Kids love to be in control of what they eat, and this meal lets them do just that. • Have a quinoa history night. Share these fun facts from the Whole Grains Council. • Inca warriors ate balls of quinoa and fat to keep them going on long marches and in battle. • NASA has proposed quinoa as an ideal food for long-duration spaceflights. • It has the nickname “goose foot’’ because the leaves of the plant resemble the webbed foot of a goose. • It has been grown and consumed for about 8,000 years on the high plains of the Andes Mountains in South America. The Incas were able to run such long distances at such a high altitude because of this powerful food. • In 1532, the Spanish burned all of the quinoa fields in what is now Bolivia to win a war because the food was so sacred and was the most important part of the Incan diet. • It grows well in drought and has been designated a “super crop’’ by the United Nations for its potential to feed the hungry poor. • Explain how health-giving it is, in age-appropriate language, of course. If you have children on the sports fields, explain how the protein and carbohydrates will give them the energy they need for their games. Tell your kids that the potassium in quinoa helps the heart beat regularly by triggering the heart to squeeze, and that its B vitamins can support their happy moods. • Start simple. Toss with a little olive oil and sea salt, or a dollop of butter from grass-fed cows, and serve. Once your kids are sold, add vegetables and other ingredients. In 1955, a food researcher named Philip White said, “While no single food can supply all the essential life-sustaining nutrients, quinoa comes as close as any other.’’ That’s why it is invariably one of my favorite healthy foods. Oh, and because it cooks in 15 minutes. Seidenberg is the co-founder of Nourish Schools, a D.C.-based nutrition education company.

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Larry said. He estimated there were eight or nine core families who made up the community, which might make a total population of about 40 people. Now, that’s rural. Larry has brothers living in Norton and Smith Center. His wife’s family is from the Colby area. “I still love coming home and going out to the farm and seeing things,” Larry said. “I’m proud to be from Norton County.” When asked his favorite book, he cited the Bible. When asked his greatest accomplishment in coaching, he said, “Knowing that maybe I was able to touch the lives of some people in a positive way.” The Super Bowl ring is large, hefty, and shiny, and it belongs to a man from rural Kansas. We salute Larry Zierlein for making a difference by influencing his players in a way that is, well, super.

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Helen Kaufholz of Manhattan will celebrate her 100th birthday Feb. 1. She was born in 1912. She worked for many years as a medical assistant and home-health

aide. In honor of the occasion, her friends and family are throwing a card shower. Birthday greetings may be sent to Helen at 3109 Heritage Road Court, Apt. 25, Manhattan, KS 66502.

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They plan a May 26, 2012, wedding at Western Hills Baptist Church in Topeka.

Muckenthaler-Ebert Casey Muckenthaler and Chase Ebert announce their engagement. Casey is the daughter of Christie Neive-Roach of Boise, Idaho; and Gary and Michele Muckenthaler of Topeka. Chase is the son of Julie Ebert of Westmoreland; and Rick Ebert of Flush. The bride-to-be is a graduate of St. Marys High School. She studied studied small business and entrepreneurship at Washburn University, and earned a certification in massage therapy at American Academy of Cosmetology and Massage Therapy. She is owner and massage therapist at Body and Sole Massage Therapy in Manhattan. Her fiancé is a graduate of Rock Creek High School.

He studied business management at Hutchinson Community College and is currently completing his electrical apprenticeship in Topeka with Local Union 226. They plan a May 12, 2012, at Prairiewood Retreat in Manhattan.

Masching-Nabors Karen Elizabeth “Liz” Masching and Bradley Wayne Nabors announce their engagement. Liz is the daughter of Rebecca Henry Masching of Little Rock, Arkansas; and Terry and Karen Masching of Little Rock. Bradley is the son of Pamela and Jack Nabors of Manhattan. The bride-to-be attended the Career Academy of Hair Design after attending Little Rock Central High School. She was a stylist for four years before opening her clothing store, Monroe Boutique, in November 2009. Her fiancé attended Manhattan High School and Kansas State University, where he studied criminal justic, sociology and juvenile delinquency. He moved to Fayetville,

Arkansas, in 2002 and opened Mickey Finn’s Irish Pub. The wedding is set for June 9, 2012 in Arkansas. The ceremony and reception will be at The Country Club of Little Rock.

Wolff-Pauls Bill Wolff and Jennifer Pauls announce their engagement. Bill is the son of William and Sharon Wolff of Manhattan. He is a graduate of Manhattan High School. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Washburn University and a master’s degree from Pittsburg State University. Jennifer is the daughter of Daniel and Kathy Pauls of Topeka. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Sterling College and a master’s degree from Emory University in Atlanta. They are both employed as

teachers by USD 503. They plan a March 17, 2012, wedding in Parsons.

good 4 you Air Force Airman Andrew R. Rettig graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits

toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Rettig earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is the son of Michael Rettig of West 22nd Terrace, Lawrence, and Catherine Sandoval of Hickok Drive, Milford. The airman is a 2005 graduate of Manhattan High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in 2010 from the University of Kansas, Lawrence.

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engagements Allison Morton and Matthew Smith announce their engagement. Allie is the daughter of Cleion and Michael Morton of Wamego. Michael is the son of Stephen and Edie Smith of Topeka; and Linda Smith. The bride-to-be holds bachelor’s degrees in secondary education from Kansas State University and Bible studies from Manhattan Christian College. She is a teacher at Mission Valley School District. Her fiancé holds a certification in advanced industrial systems technology from Washburn Technical Institute. He works for Home Depot.

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HACKENSACK, N.J. — Frances Giordano found out she had lung cancer in June. After that, the bad news just kept coming. First, she discovered that even with a good job and health insurance, her medical expenses were more than she could afford on disability. Then she started slipping into debt, like millions of other Americans who don’t have the cash to cover their medical bills. Hospitals expect to be paid promptly and offer little leeway to insured patients. Unpaid bills go to collection agencies, damaging a person’s credit history for years. Finally, she learned that fighting for her life was not her only battle or maybe even her toughest. When she finished her chemotherapy in December, she was fired. “Due to changes in business operations,” wrote her employer of more than six years, “We can no longer hold your position open.” It arrived nine days before Christmas. “I’m a good person,” the 58year-old Giordano said in an interview, crying. “I worked hard. Isn’t having cancer enough?” The crisis in American health care is not limited to hospital emergency rooms where uninsured people wait for care. It also is found in a neat, three-bedroom house in Dumont, N.J., occupied by a widow who worked full time, raised two kids and likes to get her nails done occasionally. In less than a year, Giordano lost her health and her job. Now, she’s afraid she’ll lose her good credit and her health coverage. In the lonely hours of the night, she said she thinks about giving up. Giordano had health insurance throughout her illness. She didn’t have to beg for treatment and was not denied it. She loves the surgeon and oncologist and nurses whose care, she hopes, will give her many more good days with her first grandchild, born in July. But she may be ruined financially. In this country, people can go broke if they get sick. A cancer diagnosis “is a catastrophic double whammy” for many patients, said Blair Horner, an American Cancer Society vice president, “bad news on their health and potentially catastrophic news for their finances.” Despite the passage of national health care reform in 2010, many of the changes intended to protect people from situations like Giordano’s haven’t been implemented yet. Without a salary, she can’t afford to extend her coverage. She doesn’t know how she’ll pay off her hospital debt. She is desperate to keep her bills from going to a collection agency because a mark on her credit history could make it hard to buy a smaller place to live when she’s ready. And then there’s the unsettling “activity” near her esophagus, spotted on a recent PET scan. Her doctors say it should be biopsied; Giordano says she can’t afford the copay and doesn’t want to hear more bad news. “How does my body recover from chemotherapy with all this anxiety and stress?” she said. “Bottom line? People can’t get sick. They can’t get cancer.” Each week, more than 31,000 people are diagnosed with cancer nationally, according to the American Cancer Society. Cancer “is one of the most expensive illnesses to have,” said Barbara Hoffman, founding chairwoman of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship and a law professor at Rutgers-Newark. “It results in a lot of personal financial stress and can lead to personal bankruptcy.” Even when patients have coverage, they “may not be protected from high out-of-pocket costs when they are diagnosed with cancer,” according to a 2009 report by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the American Cancer Society. Along with high insurance premiums, those costs may force patients to pile up debt to pay for the care they need — or postpone or skip life-saving treatment. “Having insurance increases people’s ability to access care,” said Mark Rukavina, an expert on

medical debt and the executive director of The Access Project, a Boston-based health care advocacy group. “The good news is that they get the care, but the bad news is it’s unaffordable.” As medical costs rise, employers have shifted more of the burden to employees through premiums, copayments and co-insurance. “The days of Cadillac health plans are pretty much over,” said Peter Cunningham of the Center for Studying Health System Change in Washington. Each year, an increasing share of Americans spend more than 10 percent of their income on premiums and out-of-pocket costs for health care, the standard used to define a “high medical cost burden,” he said. Surprisingly, that trend has “been increasing the most for people with employersponsored insurance,” he said. It’s especially marked among small businesses, like the one for whom Giordano worked. Premiums for New Jersey companies with fewer than 50 employees have climbed steadily, most recently by more than 10 percent from 2010 to 2011. Giordano’s share of her medical expenses included: $125 for each same-day procedure, such as a biopsy or the implantation of her chemotherapy port; $100 for each MRI, CT or PET scan; $40 for each visit to the specialist; and $250 a day, to a maximum of $1,250, each time she was hospitalized. Her policy, from Oxford Health Plans, placed no limit on out-of-pocket expenses. And she is one of the lucky ones. A growing number of New Jersey residents — more than one in eight — do not have health insurance at all. “We’ve seen a pretty substantial erosion over the past 10 years in people who work for small employers who even have coverage from their employer,” Cunningham said. Ellen Stovall, a three-time cancer survivor and senior adviser at the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, said survivors already face daunting choices as they make treatment decisions. “The last thing they need is to worry about losing their health coverage or paying high costsharing or premiums,” she said. “Yet the fact is that … many Americans are underinsured — something they often don’t realize until they have a devastating diagnosis.” After that, she said, she rarely left her house because she feared getting sick and needing to be hospitalized again. More than one in five American families experience problems paying medical bills, the Center for Studying Health System Change reported in November. Some 44 million Americans are paying off medical debt, the Commonwealth Fund said, up from 37 million in 2005. Congress reported in 2010 that 30 million Americans of working age were contacted by a collection agency for unpaid medical bills. One survey periodically asks people how they have been affected because of their medical bills. “Two-thirds of people say … they’ve had problems paying for some of the basic necessities — food, rent, mortgage, clothes, basic stuff,” Cunningham said. “They’ve put off major purchases. They’ve taken money out of savings or borrowed money. An increasing number consider filing for bankruptcy.” In fact, medical bills and illness contributed to nearly twothirds of all personal bankruptcies in 2007, a 50 percent increase over 2001, according to Steffie Woolhandler, a physician who co-authored several studies on health care debt. Most of those bankrupted were middle-class homeowners, she said. “The overwhelming majority of those bankrupted by illness” had health insurance, she testified to Congress in 2009. “These families had done everything right. They worked hard, paid their premiums and thought they were covered. Yet when illness hit, they found themselves unprotected, ruined by copayments, deductibles and bills.” The Affordable Care Act, if enacted as planned in 2014, is supposed to help these patients. One provision aims to make sure every health insurance plan delivers good value — “a better bang for the buck,” as one expert

Facts behind medical debt • 62.1 percent of all bankruptcies have a medical cause. • Most medical debtors were well-educated and middle class; three-quarters had health insurance. • The share of bankruptcies attributable to medical problems rose by 50 percent between 2001 and 2007. Source: “Medical Bankruptcy in the United States, 2007: Results of a National Study,” by David U. Himmelstein, et al., in the American Journal of Medicine, August 2009 said — by requiring that 85 percent of the premium dollar go toward health care. Medical bills account for more than half of all collection actions reported to consumer credit reporting agencies, a 2003 report by the Federal Reserve said. Many of those bills are for less than $500, yet each one contributes to a poor credit score. A single surgery can generate separate bills from a surgeon, anesthesiologist, hospital, pathologist and other professionals, quickly overwhelming a sick person’s ability to understand and keep up. A dispute about whether a service is covered can leave the patient and insurer arguing while the hospital sends the bill to a collection agency. “Once it goes to collections, even if paid promptly, it’s a stain on their credit report,” Rukavina, the expert on medical debt, said. “It can remain there for seven years, even with zero balance due. … Your credit score goes down and the cost of borrowing increases: It can cost tens of thousands of dollars on a mortgage.” Some members of Congress became so concerned about the issue that a measure to change the reporting of medical debt by collection agencies was introduced last year with bipartisan sponsorship. It would exclude from credit histories medical debt that has been paid in full. When Giordano dares to hope for a future after a full recovery, she talks about moving to a smaller place or a town house down the New Jersey Shore or to Florida. It would require a new mortgage “I care about my FICO score,” she said. She couldn’t understand why the hospital wouldn’t set up a payment plan she could afford. “Anything I vowed to pay them, I’ve always paid them,” she said, referring to bills in the past for her husband and daughter. “I’m not asking for charity.” To Robert Glenning, the chief financial officer at Hackensack University Medical Center, hospitals are no different than other businesses. “The employees get paid every two weeks, the mortgage gets paid every month, the vendors want to get paid within 30 days,” he said. Bills are issued to patients with the expectation of prompt payment. They’re told that upfront. Even when patients negotiate a payment plan, Hackensack, like most area hospitals, seeks payment in full within 12 months. “The larger point is that there’s a problem nationally with health care,” Glenning said. “Singling out one hospital, one physician or one patient certainly highlights it but misses the point that it’s a national problem. It’s not that people don’t care around here or that people are deliberately being a Scrooge on it.” No hospital could survive without collecting the portion of the bill that is the patient’s responsibility, he adds. Despite the recession of the past two years, Hackensack has seen no surge in delinquencies or even an uptick in the number of insured patients having trouble paying their share, he said. But other New Jersey hospitals report a different experience. “Over half of our bad debt now is co-insurance and deductibles,” said Joseph M. Lemaire, the chief financial officer at Holy Name Medical Center

in Teaneck. Five years ago, it was only 10 or 12 percent. “It’s a sign of the economy. … and the fact that employers are pushing more of the burden onto employees. People just can’t pay.” Giordano described the insistence of Hackensack’s billing office on a second monthly payment — even as she struggled to pay her first — as cold, heartless and rude. Glenning challenged that characterization. “We do extensive training of our staff,” he said. “It’s a very stressful time for the patients. They don’t know the certainty of their future. They’re getting bills and trying to work things out. Hospital billing is very complicated. Every health plan has its own rules, and every hospital has its own application of those rules.” It’s understandable, he said, if patients become emotional. Giordano had planned to celebrate the completion of her long, aggressive course of chemotherapy with her friends on Dec. 16. Instead, she opened the letter announcing that her job was gone. The letter explained why her position couldn’t be held open. “Small companies … are not obligated to hold positions open for an employee on a leave of absence,” it said. The letter noted that the company had held her job for almost five months, which far exceeded its normal policy of 90 days’ medical leave. However, the letter went on, “Because of our continuing concern for your welfare,” the company will extend and pay for her health coverage through April. Giordano was devastated. “Let me tell you something,” she said, “if the cancer didn’t kill me, this will.” Her lustrous long brown hair had just begun to fall out. She was thin and easily winded but spoke furiously about the letter’s effect. A generation ago, it was common for workers diagnosed with cancer to lose their jobs, said Hoffman, the Rutgers law professor. People with “the big C” weren’t expected to survive. There was no Americans with Disabilities Act. State anti-discrimination laws weren’t in place to protect cancer patients or those with chronic conditions. But medical progress, new laws and a sea change in attitudes toward cancer survivors have greatly reduced the instances of discrimination, she said. Disabled employees now have a right to reasonable accommodation for their disability when their employer is covered by federal and state disability law. Small firms are exempt from the ADA, but not the New Jersey law. Giordano responded to the letter fiercely, with a round of telephone calls to anyone who might be able to help. Then, her immune system weakened by the chemotherapy, she developed an infection and a fever. Christmas, even with a 6-month-old grandson, was ruined. “I feel broken inside,” she said. “You’re fighting one thing, and you sort of conquer that journey, and this happens. … Who do you think is going to hire a 58year-old woman?” She has received the last of her disability checks. She is waiting for a state determination of whether she’s eligible for unemployment pay. With no income, she doesn’t have the money to extend her health coverage; the subsidies through the Affordable Care Act to buy insurance won’t begin for two years. Her doctors want her to have further tests, but she can’t afford the copays. And, frankly, she doesn’t want to know the results. “Don’t sugarcoat this,” she said. “You know my husband died from this. I came to the end of one part of my journey, now I’m on another part. I don’t know what’s next.” She fingers her rosary beads — at this point, her only source of strength, she said. “If I succumb to this,” she said, she doesn’t want people to send flowers or donate to cancer research. “I’d want a relief fund started — something where, if somebody’s in trouble with a copay, or needs a scan, or somebody’s in trouble with their rent or mortgage, they’d have some help. It would be one less thing to worry about, and they could just focus on getting better.”

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donate $50 to the 4-H Foundation; the motion was seconded and passed. Megan Ewell moved to sell Redwheel this year; the motion was seconded and passed. In the program, new members were installed and Megan Ewell gave a presentation on record-keeping. Easton Breault demonstrated how to make cookie dough balls, and Bailey Pyle demonstrated how to make puppy chow. Leadership was led by Courtney Anderson and Parlaw was led by Micah Moyer. In announments, the January Photo of the Month contest winners were announced by Allesa Ewell. Jessica Boeckman announced the People's Choice Award for last month's chili contest, and Courtney Anderson announced sign-up times and foods for Gavel Games. Megan Ewell asked people to look at the Club Days Skit. The meeting was adjourned by saying the club motto. Refreshments followed.

Friendship monthly donation was collected for the ACWW (Associated Country Women of the World). This project supports numerous development programs for women of the world helping with leadership and skill training. Flinthills 2011 community service volunteer hours totaled 265 hours. Excerpted from the National FCE News is that the dollar worth (taken from the Independent Sector) of a volunteer hour is $21.36, so the 2011’s National FCE membership compiled volunteer hours of 42,573 are worth $909,359.28. A thank you letter from the Mayor’s Christmas Bread Basket project was received for the Unit’s donation. Maureen Pruitt reported current National FCE News: The 2012 Kansas conference July 19-23 will be held in Erlanger, Kentucky with registration due May 1, 2012 and an Awards program to include 4th graders Essay and Artwork contest illustrating the Pillar of Character and Citizenship is due by March 31, 2012; Karen Sisk reported the printed recipe, Hot Cranberry Tea, from the Kansas FCE News. Monday, February 27, 2012 Flint Hills FCE unit will meet in the home of Diana McCaustland, 1:30 p.m; personal items for the Crisis Center may be brought to this meeting. Area homemakers interested in attending Riley County Extension educational programs and participating in community service are welcome and encouraged to contact the Flinthills Unit President Julia Pape, phone 785-3207535. Flinthills Unit FCE is an educational and community service volunteer organization.

club NEWS Manhattan Lions Club Manhattan Lions Club met at the Clarion Hotel in Manhattan on Jan. 23 with President Don Robertson presiding. Robertson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the invocation, song and flag salute. Committee reports included the Screening Committee and Biscuits and Gravy Feed scheduled for Saturday, January 28. Members were encouraged to participate. Following the meal the meeting continued with the evenings program. Robert and Marian Brandenburg were introduced and presented a program on beekeeping in Kansas. Robertson announced the next meeting, a Valentine's Special Dinner on Feb. 13 to be at the American Legion beginning at 5:30 p.m. There being no new business the meeting was adjourned. For information about Manhattan Lions Club, contact Don Robertson at 770-8305.

Eagles Auxiliary January 19 was our auxiliary meeting with 14 members present. Nila Parks, Trustee attended the aerie trustee meeting at 6:00. The potluck meal began with a prayer circle at 6:30 . The 7:30 business meeting was opened in regular form by Virginia Wesley, President. The Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance to the America Flag was led by Conductor, Shirley Wilson. Prayers for the meeting was given by Chaplain, Karen Resser. All officers were present. We accepted the secretary and treasurer financial reports. The bills were read and we voted to pay them. Our committee reports were given and sick & visiting committee had nothing to report this time, seems all is well. The joint aerie & auxiliary officers/committee chairman meeting is February 23, 7:00 PM at lodge location. During the Good of The Order, Virginia Wesley, Nila Parks and Betty Mullet were lucky ticket winners. The next auxiliary meeting is February 2, at 7:30 unless convened earlier thru notice to our members.

Manhattan Kiwanis The Manhattan Kiwanis Club met on January 17 for their weekly meeting at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center. Twenty-one members and five guests were in attendance. Ron Downey, Dick Green, and John Rogers, key members in the Manhattan Community Gardens, presented the program on the Community Gardens. The Manhattan Community Garden was started in 1974 as a cooperative gardening project. The land was leased from the city of Manhattan, and lots were available to Manhattan residents for a nominal fee. They are now in the process of adding a new site at Collins Lane. This site will be available to all Riley County residents. Over 100 hours of work by volunteers have been devoted to get the site ready. Seventy-two plots will be ready by this spring at the new site. Donations are needed to maintain both sites and upgrade equipment. Ken Johnson and Harold Bailey, sponsors of Key Club and Circle K, recognized Nicole Yao for her achievements in Key Club. She is currently serving as governor for Key Club. Doug Tippin presented another fact about the early years of Manhattan Kiwanis Club in preparation for its 90th birthday in March. The first pancake feed in 1950 was a fundraiser to send the high school robed choir to the Kiwanis Internatinal Convention in St. Louis. Elbert Fly was head of the high school music department and was also a Kiwanis member. On January 24, the Manhattan Kiwanis Club met for the weekly meeting at the Clarion Hotel. Charly Pottorff showed a video "A Tree Story" which told about the Tree House in the Redwoods of California. The Tree House is located on Highway 101 and is 250 feet tall. The tree was trimmed by volunteers and sponsors from all over the United States. Work started on March 31, 2003, and was completed in three days.

Don Gier, Lieutenant Governor from Marysville, discussed three projects that are currently underway. One is a division project to collect student supplies to be sent to the Middle East. The second is the Victory Junction project. The district has pledged $250,000 to build a dorm at Victory Junction. The third is the international project called Eliminate. He also encouraged members to recruit new members. Doug Tippin presented another fact about the history of Manhattan Kiwanis. Manhattan Kiwanis had not had a fundraiser prior to 1950 as members paid for their meals even if they did not eat. The club raised funds in this way. Marysville had a successful pancake feed, so an interclub from Manhattan traveled to Marysville to obtain the details. Marysville supported Manhattan and gave a lot of tips on how to set it up. Marysville furnished grills for the pancake feed. The Manhattan Kiwanis Club meets each Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock at the Manhattan Clarion Hotel, 530 Richards Drive. Contact information is P.O. Box 876, Manhattan, KS 66505 or 785323-0871. Additional information can be found at www.manhattankiwanis.com or www.manhattankiwanis@mo onfruit.com.

AAUW The Manhattan branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) met Jan. 9 at the First Congregational Church. Mary Stamey and Melissa Kirkwood were welcomed as new members. Tresa Landis, Branch Secretary, provided the program. She presented AAUW’s most recent research report released in November entitled Crossing the Line: Sexual Harassment at School. Sexual harassment is a widespread problem in middle and high schools. Sexually harassed students reported having trouble studying, not wanting to go to school, and feeling sick to their stomach. Some students stayed home from school. Sexual harassment led others to skip classes, drop activities, or even change schools. Girls were especially negatively affected because they faced a higher rate of sexual harassment than boys did, including the most physical forms of sexual harassment. The report offers ways for administrators, teachers, parents, students and community groups to address and prevent sexual harassment. The full report can be downloaded at www.aauw.org. President Joan Strickler called the business meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. The minutes of the previous meeting and the December treasurer’s report were provided earlier for review. They were approved as presented. Joan touched on several accomplishments made by AAUW National in 2011 including recognitions by Charity Navigator and Greatnonprofits.org. Nancy Bolsen, president elect, made a report informing the membership of several initiatives that the Board continues to advance. A nominating committee has been formed and will present a slate of officers to fill the 2012 – 2014 term for the positions of Program Vice President, Secretary and one Director at Large. Barbara Gatewood, membership chair, passed around a sign-up sheet for volunteers to work at the Community Fair at the Manhattan Town Center on February 4th. Public policy chair Mavis Fletcher noted that the Kansas Legislature opened its 2012 session today. Local representative Susan Mosier is leaving the House; contact information for her replacement will be provided when it becomes available. A card was sent to Mary Lois Smith, who is recovering from eye surgery. Vadaline Strohm announced that donations are being accepted for the monthly PopUp Market being sponsored by the Riley County Seniors’ Service Center at The Dusty Bookshelf. Florence Schwab, interest group chair, reported that Booktalk will meet on January 13th, Great Decisions meets January 12th; Serendipity meets January 24th at Mead-

owlark Hills and on February 28th at Bluestem Bistro. The groups are open to all members. Next month’s meeting will be held at the First Congregational Church on February 9th. New member Melissa Kirkwood, Development Officer for the Flint Hills Discovery Center will be the speaker. In closing, Joan extended birthday wishes to those celebrating in January. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Membership in AAUW is open to anyone holding an associate or equivalent (RN), baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Student affiliation is open to anyone who does not already hold an undergraduate degree and is enrolled in a two-or four-year regionally accredited educational institution. Students enrolled at KState receive a free e-Student affiliation . For more information, go to manhattanks.aauw.net, email us at manhattanksaauw@gmail.com or contact Barbara Gatewood at 539-8804.

Harmony Rebekah 689 The January 24, meeting of Harmony Rebekah lodge 689 opened with noble grand Victory Rodriguez presiding. Nancy Drumm reported on members not present and members at home also cards sent to members. Elizabeth Harbstreit reported on Betty Moates a past International president from California who is in rehab recovering from a fall. Geraldine Fouts reported on her daughter-inlaw who is recovering from surgery. Donations were made to Ms. Wheelchair Kansas a program that celebrates and empowers people with disabilities in our State and Camp Hope a youth camp for young campers recovering from cancer. . Election of Officers Geraldine Fouts was elected degree captain and Beverley Dodds was elected 3rd Trustee. Noble grand Victory Rodriguez gave a report on Thomas Wildey the founder of the Independent Order of Odd fellows in North America. The members made plans for our school of instructions to be held here in Manhattan March 17, 2012. The next meeting will be February 13, at the Senior center 412 Leavenworth at 7:30 P.M., pot luck at 6 :30 P.M. Hostesses are Rebecca Branam and Elizabeth Harbstreit.

Men's Garden Club The meeting was held on January 19th at the home of Doug and Pat Tippin. Fourteen members and two guests were present. President Pat Butler called the meeting to order. The previous minutes and the treasurer's report was approved. Dick Green gave an update on the new Community Garden. Carroll Hackbart provided information on the upcoming Planet Student Career Days to be held in March at KSU. The program was provided by Master Landscape representatives where information was shared concerning their business and services offered. The meeting adjourned and our hostess Doug and Pat Tippin served delicious desserts.

Bonfire 4-H Club The monthly meeting of the Bonfire 4-H Club was called to order on Jan. 9 at the Green Valley Community Center. Roll call was answered by “What is your favorite color?” There were 23 members, 12 parents, 3 leaders, and 1 guest present. Ms. Brooks told the club that we have 3 teams from our club that are competing at Gavel Games this month. She also informed us that C.I.A. will be held February 19 & 20. Also, there will be a fair theme contest. Send in your design for the theme for this years’ Riley County Fair. Entries are due by March 1st. During our meeting, Cassidy Brooks gave a project talk over different cuts of meat, what part of the cow the cuts come from, and what food is prepared by those cuts. Evie Gill gave her project talk over how to make a fruit smoothie. These were later served for our treat at the end of the meeting. Lauren Gill gave a demonstration over how to make a

first aid kit and what necessary and useful items should be in your kit. Annika Wiebers gave a demonstration on all the proper steps to take to be able to sew on a button. The next meeting will be held on Monday, February 13 at 7:00 pm at the Green Valley Community Center. Come check us out and bring a friend! We would love to have you there.

Solar Kiwanis Manhattan Solar Kiwans met on Monday, January 23rd, at noon at the Little Apple Brewing Company. The meeting was led by President Ron Jackson. There were 22 members and 4 guests present. The guests were Lt. Gov. Don Gier and Jim Neville from the Marysville Kiwanis Club, Kristen Jackson guest of Ron Jackson, and Nyle Larson, guest of Jim Williams. It was announced that we had sent an Interclub to Marysville last week. Tim Lindemuth announced that there would be a club tour to the Hoover Opera House to hear the Kelly Irish Band on March 9th. Doug Ackley announced that the bowling for Big Brothers/Big Sisters will be coming up soon. John Schlender introduced the program for the day, who was Solarian and author Jim Sharp. He spoke of the significant migration of Black, former slaves into Morris and surrounding counties following the Civil War. He particularly spoke of Dunlap, and the Freedmans Academy there. The program for January 30 will be introduced by Jim Sharp and will be Doug Tippin. Solar Kiwanis meets every Monday at the Little Apple Brewing Company at noon. Guests and prospective members are encouraged and welcome to come and dine with us. You need no reservation.

Manhattan Duplicate Bridge Club Linda Schottler and Elizabeth Jankord finished first in the duplicate bridge game on Jan. 23. Mory Mort and Jerry Best were second. Judy Hildreth and Dianne Childs were third, and Leeroi McTamany and Jacquie Brewer were fourth. The group meets each Monday at 1 p.m. at the Riley County Senior Center, 412 Leavenworth. New players are very welcome. Contact Sue Danker at 537-1701 for a partnership or more information.

Randolph Ramblers On Jan. 15 President Hannah Pralle called the monthly meeting of the Randolph Ramblers to order. Roll call was answered by, 'What is your favorite NFL team?' A communication from the 4-H Extension office was then read by Secretary Taylor Kaump. Officers reports were read. Leader Allesa Ewell reported that the senior Gavel Games team would present at 10:10 and the intermediate team would present at 9:50 on Jan. 28. Panorama will also be held on January 28. Club Days will be held on February 11 at Blue Valley High School and our club will work the concession stand. Beef weigh-in will be held on February 18. Our next club meeting will be on February 19, 2012. Easton Breault turned 10 this month. Leader Michelle Pralle announced that meeting hosts would be responsible for VFW cleanup. Add/Drop project sheets were distributed. Committees then met. Special Events stated that we would be holding a 50 year club anniversary in November of 2012. Club Tour announced a tentative date of July 15, 2012. Community service stated that our club might hold Highway clean-up in March and would hold an Easter egg hunt in April. Next month's food item is canned meat or tuna. In New Business, Courtney Anderson moved to buy carbon copy checks; the motion was seconded and passed. Megan Ewell moved to create a committee made to review the club by-laws and bring them back to the club to vote on. It was seconded, amended, and passed. The committee would be made up of Seniors, council members, community leaders, and parent volunteers-Anna Anderson, Allesa Ewell, Jessica Boeckman, and Marcie Ridder. Sam Wilcox moved to

Flint Hills FCE The unit met Jan. 9 in the home of Julia Pape with seven members present. The program, "Coping with Conflict in Society," was presented by Julia Pape. In the 1970s, five main styles of dealing with conflict were identified by K. Thomas and R. Kilmann. These styles deal with varying degrees of cooperation and assertiveness. Good relationships are prime goals. A conflict resolution style questionnaire was distributed to aid members to identify their personal style. Members signed approximately 100 valentines plus a thank-you message for service to our country to be sent to the Colmery O’Neill Veterans Center in Topeka. Pennies for

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— MIDDLE SCHOOLS — MONDAY- Breakfast: Strawberry Pancakes or Yogurt, Toast, Fruit or Juice, Choice of Milk. Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Seasoned Potato Wedges, Broccoli with Cheese Sauce, Pears, Assorted Fresh Fruit, Juice, WW Roll, Pizza, Hoagie w/ Chips or Chef Salad, Milk. TUESDAY- Breakfast: Breakfast Hot Pocket, Yogurt, Toast, Fruit or Juice, Choice of Milk. Lunch: All Beef Hot Dog, Tater Tots, Corn, Applesauce, Assorted Fresh Fruit, Juice, WW Roll, Pizza, Hoagie w/ Chips or Chef Salad, Milk. WEDNESDAY- Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll, Toast, Fruit or Juice, Choice of Milk. Lunch: Breaded Beef Pattie, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Peas & Carrots, Peaches, Assorted Fresh Fruit or Juice, Whole Grain Dinner Roll, Pizza, Hoagie w/ Chips or Chef Salad, Milk. THURSDAY- Breakfast: Biscuits & Gravy or Yogurt, Toast, Fruit or Juice, Choice of Milk. Lunch: Macaroni & Cheese, Little Smokies, Coleslaw, Green Beans, Pineapple Tidbits, Assorted Fresh Fruit, Juice, Whole Grain Dinner Roll, Pizza, Hoagie w/ Chips or Chef Salad, Milk. FRIDAY- Breakfast: French Toast Sticks or Yogurt, Toast, Fruit or Juice, Choice of Milk. Lunch: Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich, Cucumber Slices with Dip, Cinnamon Apples, Assorted Fresh Fruit, Juice, Funyun’s, Whole Grain Dinner Roll, Pizza, Hoagie w/ Chips or Chef Salad, Milk.

— HIGH SCHOOL EAST CAMPUS — MONDAY- Breakfast: Strawberry Pancakes or Yogurt, Toast, Fruit or Juice, Choice of Milk. Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Seasoned Potato Wedges, Broccoli with Cheese Sauce, Pears, Assorted Fresh Fruit, Juice, WW Roll, Pizza, Hoagie w/ Chips or Chef Salad, Milk. TUESDAY- Breakfast: Breakfast Hot Pocket, Yogurt, Toast, Fruit or Juice, Choice of Milk. Lunch: All Beef Hot Dog, Tater Tots, Corn, Applesauce, Assorted Fresh Fruit, Juice, WW Roll, Pizza, Hoagie w/ Chips or Chef Salad, Milk. WEDNESDAY- Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll, Toast, Fruit or Juice, Choice of Milk. Lunch: Breaded Beef Pattie, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Peas & Carrots, Peaches, Assorted Fresh Fruit or Juice, Whole Grain Dinner Roll, Pizza, Hoagie w/ Chips or Chef Salad, Milk. THURSDAY- Breakfast: Biscuits & Gravy or Yogurt, Toast, Fruit or Juice, Choice of Milk. Lunch: Macaroni & Cheese, Little Smokies, Coleslaw, Green Beans, Pineapple Tidbits, Assorted Fresh Fruit, Juice, Whole Grain Dinner Roll, Pizza, Hoagie w/ Chips or Chef Salad, Milk. FRIDAY- Breakfast: French Toast Sticks or Yogurt, Toast, Fruit or Juice, Choice of Milk. Lunch: Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich, Cucumber Slices with Dip, Cinnamon Apples, Assorted Fresh Fruit, Juice, Funyun’s, Whole Grain Dinner Roll, Pizza, Hoagie w/ Chips or Chef Salad, Milk.

— HIGH SCHOOL WEST CAMPUS — MONDAY- Breakfast: Egg & Cheese Biscuit or Yogurt, Toast, Fruit or Juice, Choice of Milk. Lunch: Popcorn Shrimp, Curly Fries, Green Beans, Freshly Cut Cucumber Slices, Pears or Assorted Fresh Fruit or Juice, WW Roll, Pizza Hoagie w/ Chips or Chef Salad, Milk. TUESDAY- Breakfast: Glazed Donut, Cereal or Yogurt, Toast, Fruit or Juice, Choice of Milk. Lunch: Super Nachos, Lettuce & Tomato, Refried Beans, Corn, Pineapple Tidbits or Assorted Fresh Fruit or Juice, Sugar Cookie, WW Roll, Sandwich Selection, Chef Salad, Pizza or Rotating Variety Bar, Milk. WEDNESDAY- Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll, Cereal or Yogurt, Toast, Fruit or Juice, Choice of Milk. Lunch: Salisbury Steak, Scalloped Potatoes, Baby Carrots with Dip, Broccoli w/Cheese Sauce, Side Salad, Pears, Assorted Fresh Fruit or Juice, Whole Grain Dinner Roll, Sandwich Selection, Chef Salad, Pizza or Rotating Variety Bar, Milk. THURSDAY- Breakfast: Biscuits & Gravy, Cereal or Yogurt, Toast, Fruit or Juice, Choice of Milk. Lunch: Macaroni & Cheese, Little Smokies, Green Beans, Peas & Carrots, Side Salad, Applesauce, Assorted Fresh Fruit or Juice, Whole Grain Dinner Roll, Sandwich Selection, Chef Salad, Pizza or Rotating Variety Bar, Milk. FRIDAY- Breakfast: French Toast Sticks, Cereal or Yogurt, Toast, Fruit or Juice, Choice of Milk. Lunch: Mini Cheese Ravioli, Breadstick, Freshly Cut Cucumber Slices, Corn, Side Salad, Assorted Fresh Fruit, Peaches, Juice, Sandwich Selection, Chef Salad, Pizza or Rotating Variety Bar, Milk.

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Move the villagers, not the tigers

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t’s always distressing when someone gets eaten by a tiger. Villagers in Maharashtra’s Yavatmal district, on the edge of Tipeswar Wildlife Sanctuary, are upset after a 60-yearold farmer was killed and partially eaten by a tigress and her cubs. They want a fence built, or the tigers hunted and killed, or both. But let’s not overreact. It is important to remember that man-eating is not a widespread phenomenon. In fact, there are very few tigers left in India. Far too many were killed as nuisances or for trophies, and few areas are large enough to support the wide-ranging predators. Perhaps 1,500 survive all of India, and most of them are desperate to avoid encounters with humans. In fact, scientists say the best response to a tiger attack on humans is not to go after the animal but to move the people. Relocating these remote villagers would be more effective in preventing further attacks, and much cheaper than building a fence — even after paying handsome compensatory packages to those asked to leave their homes. Staying as far away as possible from one another will benefit both humans and tigers. The Hindu, India

Public evaluations are a bad idea T

here probably are people in this state who think Gov. Sam Brownback’s plan to post public school teachers’ evaluations on the Internet is terrific. We think the idea, which was tucked into the governor’s school finance overhaul, is dreadful. There’s reason the plan met bipartisan opposition — yes, Republicans and Democrats can agree if the cause merits — in the House Education Committee last week. Members said they thought the plan would create tension between teachers and parents and interfere with school administrators’ decisions. Rep. Clay Aurand, a Belleville Republican, summed up the objections well when he said it would “create more problems than it solves.” We agree. Sen. Jean Kurtis Schodorf, a Wichita Republican who chairs the Senate Education Committee, called the plan “pretty toxic.” As she noted, the Kansas Board of Education is testing a model that would involve uniform evaluations statewide. Under the governor’s plan, 50 percent of a teacher’s evaluation would be based on growth in student achievement as demonstrated in state assessments; 40 percent would involve grades and comments from supervisors, peers, parents and students; and the final 10 percent would be based on the teacher’s contributions to the profession. The evaluations would be posted online at sites available to parents. Teachers would be rated as highly effective, effective, progressing or ineffective. Teachers considered ineffective two years in a row would be subject to termination; in fact the plan would keep them from teaching. On the other hand, some highly effective teachers could be in line for $5,000 bonuses. Given that student performance on state assessments would be the primary factor in evaluations, we wonder whether the state would consider the teacher of say, an eighth-grader, responsible for his or her performance on state assessments or whether some or all of the students’ previous teachers should get some or most of the credit or the blame. One Democrat in the House Education Committee speculated that making the information public could pressure administrators to contrive more positive evaluations or lead some teachers to alter test results to show achievement. It also comes to mind that sabotaging a teacher’s very public evaluation would be an effective way for parents, students or others who are angry or upset with a teacher for any reason — valid or otherwise — to get even. We won’t pretend that every teacher is outstanding — or even above average. Fair evaluations of teachers can be immensely useful both in improving their skills or in pointing chronically ineffective teachers toward other careers. It’s one thing for the governor to support teacher evaluations, and quite another to dictate their provisions. And if he thinks evaluations of public employees should be public, he ought to start higher in the pecking order.

Another view

It’s time for state to move employees to 401(k) plans

ansas lawmakers recently got their first look at a proposal to create a 401(k)-style pension program for state employees. It was put together by a committee studying KPERS, which is under-funded by $8.3 billion. Critics say Kansas can’t afford KPERS, which promises lifetime pensions at levels set by formula. Given the Legislature’s past performance, the critics are right. It is far too easy for lawmakers to skimp on the annual appropriations needed to keep a defined benefit program solvent; the temptation to yield to state employee unions when they ask for increases in pension payments is too great. GM and other corporations dug themselves into bottomless pits with their generous — and wildly underfunded — pensions. The 401(k) plan, which ties pensions to investment returns and makes no promises, is a solution. Making the change won’t make KPERS solvent. It will take very substantial additional appropriations for years into the future to do that. But it will keep the hole from getting deeper. It’s a bullet that needs biting. Those already retired or about to retire should get the pensions promised. Recent employees should be switched to 401(k)s and perhaps have the opportunity to make additional contributions to their plans to earn richer pensions for themselves. Iola Register

Etcetera... Passengers enriched the Transportation Security Administration to the tune of $409,085.56 last year. That’s how much spare change they left behind when they passed through U.S. airport security checks.

Letters to the Editor USDA guidelines for school lunches are a big step forward in nutrition To the Editor: I was delighted to read the new U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines requiring schools to serve meals with twice as many fruits and vegetables, more whole grains, less sodium and fat, and no meat for breakfast. The guidelines were mandated by the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act signed by President Barack Obama in December of 2010 and

will go into effect with the next school year. The new guidelines offer a welcome change from U.S.D.A.’s tradition of using the National School Lunch Program as a dumping ground for meat and dairy surpluses. Not surprisingly, 90 percent of American children are consuming excess fat, only 15 percent eat recommended servings of fruits and vegetables, and one-third have become overweight or obese. These early dietary flaws become lifelong addictions, raising their risk of diabetes, heart disease and stroke. In recent years, the Hawaii, California, New

York and Florida legislatures asked their schools to offer daily vegetarian options, and most school districts now do. The Baltimore public school system offers its 80,000 students a complete weekly break from meat. Parents should continue to insist on healthful plant-based school meals, snacks, and vending machine items. Parents can consult www.fns.usda.gov/cnd, www.healthyschoollunches.org, and www.vrg.org/family. Jennifer Hill 1917 Anderson Ave, Apt. D3

Three-way power struggle roils Pakistan 2012 Washington Post

he crisis in U.S. relations with Pakistan has been overtaken, in Pakistan itself, by a power struggle among three competing authorities: the civilian government, the military and the judiciary. Its outcome could determine whether Pakistan will seek to repair its alliance with the United States or become a more open adversary in Afghanistan and elsewhere. Not coincidentally, it will also show whether the country’s powerful military and intelligence service can be checked by civil institutions. Though history would suggest that the generals are bound to win, so far the result has been a stalemate. At the center of the furor is Pakistan’s former ambassador to Washington, Husain Haqqani, a highly capable representative of the government of President Asif Ali Zardari and a longtime advocate of democracy and civilian rule. Mr. Haqqani was forced to resign his post in November and now is under investigation by Pakistan’s Supreme Court. A Pakistani businessman claimed that Mr. Haqqani helped craft an appeal to the Obama

administration to protect the civilian government from a possible military coup; this is being treated as an act of treason. Mr. Haqqani, who denies the story, has taken refuge in the home of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani. He has good reason to fear he will be targeted for assassination, like other liberal politicians slain in the last year. Besides the military and Mr. Zardari’s government, the third party to the dispute is the court, which seems to have embraced the generals’ cause of ousting the civilian government. Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry has had outsize political ambitions ever since he helped depose former President Pervez Musharraf. He has sought since 2009 to prosecute Mr. Zardari for corruption, even though he enjoys immunity as president. In addition to investigating Mr. Haqqani, the court is threatening to hold Mr. Gilani in contempt for failing to ask Switzerland to reopen a financial investigation of Mr. Zardari. The good news in this complex struggle is that the case against Mr. Haqqani appears to be crumbling — as it should be — for lack of evidence. Mr. Gilani has pushed back against the military, by firing the defense secretary. And Mr. Chaudhry’s

overweening actions have divided a legal community that once supported him overwhelmingly. With luck, Mr. Zardari’s government will survive until an election in March for the upper house of parliament, which the ruling party is likely to win; that could provide more leverage against the generals. The Obama administration has been outwardly supportive of Pakistan’s civilian government but has often bypassed it, dealing directly with the chiefs of the army and intelligence agency on matters such as Afghanistan. While there is a certain pragmatic logic to this, what the past two years have demonstrated — again — is that an enduring partnership between Pakistan and the United States will be possible only if moderate civilians establish control over the military and dismantle its toxic nationalist agenda, which is founded on enmity toward India and rejects an independent and stable Afghanistan. There may not be much the Obama administration can do to tip the ongoing power struggle in Islamabad, and any overt attempt to intervene would probably backfire. But the administration should be hoping that Mr. Haqqani’s side wins — or at least survives.

Pope Benedict is courting Episcopalians 2012 Los Angeles Times

n a provocative act with religious and cultural implications, Pope Benedict XVI has created an ordinariate — similar to a diocese — for disaffected Episcopalians who are converting to Roman Catholicism. It will be headed by a married former Episcopal bishop, and it will allow congregations that make the switch to retain aspects of the Anglican liturgy, including the majestic Book of Common Prayer. The defection of Episcopalians en masse might seem of interest only to students of religion, but it illustrates a larger point: that the culture wars that rage outside stained-glass windows have come to dominate debates within and among Christian churches. The alleged “poaching” of Episcopalians — and Anglicans in Britain — would have been unthinkable in the 1970s when, in the aftermath of the Second Vatican Council, a commission of Roman Catholic and Anglican bishops and the-

ologians reached “substantial agreement” on issues that had divided the churches since the Reformation: the meaning of Holy Communion and the ordained ministry. The hope was that Roman Catholics and Anglicans would eventually achieve corporate reunion in which Anglicans would retain many of their traditions, including a married priesthood. Now the pope is pursuing that vision piecemeal, not because of traditional theological differences but because of issues that didn’t loom large in the early 1970s: abortion, the ordination of women in Anglicanism (the cause of earlier conversions to Roman Catholicism) and, most recently, homosexuality and the approval by the Episcopal Church of gay and lesbian bishops. With the exception of the role of women in leadership positions, these are issues that also figure in secular politics. Think of Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum, who echoes the Vatican on abortion and same-sex marriage. Ironically, Santorum, a Catholic, is

supported by many evangelical Protestants, who over the centuries have had significantly greater theological differences with Rome than have Anglicans. Of course, combatants in the clerical culture wars would insist that these differences are rooted in theology. Roman Catholic opposition to women priests represents a particular view of the priesthood: that it should mirror the practice of Jesus in calling male disciples. Likewise, Catholic opposition to abortion is an extrapolation of biblical prohibitions of murder. And Catholic and Protestant opponents of gay marriage invoke theology, with Protestants emphasizing biblical passages condemning homosexuality and Catholics emphasizing the rationale for traditional marriage in “natural law.” Nevertheless, there is a striking similarity between sacred and secular debates over what the news media call ”hot-button” issues. On those questions, increasingly, there is no separation of church and state.

Economy isn’t humming, but it’s moving Dale McFeatters Scripps Howard News Service

ake no mistake: The economy is recovering, just not as fast as anybody, including the Federal Reserve Board, would like. We still may be three to four years away from anything that looks like a full recovery. After a two-day policy meeting, the Fed chairman, Ben Bernanke, announced the central bank would keep its benchmark interest rate near zero, where it has been the last three years, until late 2014. It came out that many on the board don't see rates rising until 2015. This is great news for borrowers, as the Fed intends for the stimulative effect, but grim news for seniors who had been counting on interest on their savings to help fund their retirement. The decision is not cast in stone. Bernanke called it a “best guess,” saying the Fed's ability to forecast that far out — only three years — is limited. Presidents show no such modesty. They routinely claim in their annual budgets that they can forecast 10 years out — unless they don't like

what they see. Then, as President George W. Bush did one year, they claim to be able to see only five years out. Bernanke did not rule out a third round of bond buying — the “quantitative easing” that so infuriates Republicans — if inflation remains low and unemployment high. Otherwise, he plans to stand pat: “Unless there is a substantial strengthening of the economy in the near term, I would think it's a pretty good guess that we will be keeping rates low for some time now.” That's a backward way of saying that while Bernanke expects the economy to strengthen, he doesn’t expect it to be substantial. It was also a polite thumb in the eyes of those congressional Republicans who've been insisting, for nearly four years, that his interest-rate policies would set off a destructive round of inflation. Instead, the nation's economic prospects are brightening. The index of leading economic indicators rose in December for the third straight month. Hiring is up, manufacturing is up, the stock market is rising and even housing is showing a faint pulse. The Fed expects that after three more years of

flat rates, the unemployment rate — now 8.2 percent — will decline to a relatively healthy 6.7 percent and economic growth will reach an also-healthy rate of 4 percent. A European recession could be a drag on the recovery, but — unlike the reckless events that led to the Great Recession of 2008 — at least it would not be something we inflicted on ourselves.

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2012

Obama zigs and zags on energy issues Llewellyn King Hearst Newspapers

ASHINGTON — If President Obama were driving an automobile the way he’s driving energy policy, he’d be stopped and breathalyzed. The president’s latest decision to defer a decision on TransCanada’s Keystone XL oil pipeline is a sudden swerve to the left, after his sharp right turn in curbing the enthusiasm of the Environmental Protection Agency for limiting electric utility emissions. Similarly, Obama has supported some new drilling for oil, but not in all the areas the industry would like to drill. He’s in the middle of the road on this one, and no one is happy. On nuclear power, Obama signaled a right turn and then veered left. He came to office endorsing the nuclear option, including loan guarantees. But in a tip of the hat to Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid of Nevada, the president opposed the Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Repository — and thus undermined the case he was making for nuclear. The mischief did not end there. Obama appointed Reid’s man, Gregory Jaczko, as chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to end the Yucca project and entomb, in effect, the $9 billion to $15 billion (depending on who is counting) in its abandoned tunnels. But because the government has longstanding legal commitments to take the waste and has taken the money charged utilities (about $900 million a year) and treated it like tax revenue, the whole project has torn up the commission and

landed it in court. Jaczko, a former Reid aide, has riled the other four NRC commissioners and the NRC staff to such an extent that the four went to the thenWhite House chief of staff to complain about the chairman. This was a totally unprecedented act of frustration and deeply damaged the credibility of the commission. Nobody resigned and a damaged regulatory body is now passing on the safety of the nation’s nuclear fleet. To all appearances, the chairman’s assignment was to tear things up in the commission; that he has done. In particular, the issue of licensing of Yucca Mountain has caused ructions. Jaczko has stopped the licensing in what the quasi-judicial Atomic Safety and Licensing Board in the case considers an illegal act. According to Marvin Fertel, president of the Nuclear Energy Institute, the industry wants the licensing to proceed if only to establish that Yucca was the right way to go and that it can stand the scrutiny that the NRC would give it in licensing. Fertel says that it’s a marker for the future. Opponents of Yucca, presumably including Jaczko, fear that a license wouldpavethewayfortheYuccaproject to come back to life under a different administration. Did Obama, a lawyer, not know that political brute force in a

regulatory agency is bound to throw it into disarray, and to leave its decisions to be impugned in court later? So why did he do it? When it comes to alternative energy, Obama positively drove on to the left shoulder. The administration has promised wonders from wind, solar and advanced coal combustion. It has thrown money at these as though it were rice at a wedding. The most conspicuous of Obama’s mind-over-matter exercise was, of course, Solyndra. But the spending has been lavish, indeed promiscuous, and the bankruptcies are filling up court dockets and right-wing Web sites. Yet, the gods have smiled on the Obama administration. A boom in natural gas, brought on by new technologies, and enhanced oil production, fathered by the same technological improve-

ments, have brought oil imports down below 50 percent for the first time in 20 years. Electricity supply is holding. Environmental organizations, having been cold-shouldered on climate change by the world in a time of economic upset, picked on the Keystone pipeline with fury. Particularly apoplectic about it has been the Natural Resources Defense Council, which hopes that by canceling the project, Canada would stop developing its oil sands. No, says Canada. I spoke with Canadian Natural Resource Minister Joe Oliver shortly before Obama’s first decision to delay the pipeline. Oliver said that if the decision weren’t favorable, Canada would build a pipeline across the Rockies to British Columbia and export to China. The latest setback has infuriated Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s government, which now says it will no longer rely almost entirely on the U.S. market for its hydrocarbon sales. So Obama’s latest swerve has angered our best ally and good neighbor, denied American workers thousands of jobs and will oblige refineries on the Gulf Coast to buy oil from unfriendly places on the world market. He has also given the Republicans a handsome gift in an election year. Masterful! Llewellyn King is executive producer and host of “White House Chronicle’’ on PBS.

Gingrich needs a Clinton David Maraniss Washington Post

Can Syria still avoid long, bloody civil war? 2012 Baltimore Sun

ressure is mounting on Syria’s President Bashar Assad to step down. Last weekend, the Arab League called on Mr. Assad to immediately hand over power to one of his deputies as the first step toward the formation of a national unity government, with parliamentary and presidential elections to follow within two months. Mr. Assad’s defiant rejection of that demand puts his country on a path toward whatnowseemslikelytobeaprotracted and bloody civil war. The plan put forward by the Arab League, which sent observers to Syria last month to monitor the escalating violence, appears modeled on a similar proposal by the Gulf Cooperation Council that allowed Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh to transfer power to his vice president and leave the country in the face of an increasingly violent opposition. Mr. Saleh left Yemen on Sunday and was expected to travel to the U.S. for treatment of injuries he suffered in an assassination attempt last year. Mr. Assad, however, seems intent on digging in his heels against any suggestion to step down as a way of resolving the crisis engulfing his country. The United Nations estimates some 5,400 civilian demonstrators have been killed by Mr. Assad’s security forces since the uprising began last year. The slaughter has continued even in the weeks since Arab League observers arrived in the country, despite Mr. Assad’s promises to pull his troops back from rebellious towns and villages. Meanwhile, the government continues to insist that the protesters are terrorists acting on behalf of foreign powers seeking to destabilize the country. The Arab League position is the strongest signal yet that Arab leaders want Mr. Assad out. The European Union and the U.S. have tightened economic sanctions against the Assad regime, but the international community clearly wants the Arab League to take the lead in proposing stronger action. And the league itself is divided on that question. The Gulf Arab states, led by Qatar, seem prepared to ask the U.N. Security Council to authorize a no-fly zone and military

assistance to the rebels as a next step. But Iraq, Algeria, Lebanon and others oppose any military intervention on the model of Libya. And even among the Gulf states there are divisions; Saudi Arabia, in particular, is leery of authorizing a model that later could be applied to its own restive Shiite provinces and those in neighboring Bahrain. Moreover, even if the Arab League requests Security Council action, any move by that body is likely to be blocked by Russia and China, which oppose foreign military intervention in Syria. Russia just signed a deal to sell Syria billions of dollars worth of advanced fighter jets, and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has emerged as the Assad regime’s most reliable backer at the U.N. China is still smarting over what it considers Western overreaching after it abstained on the Security Council vote authorizing Western military intervention in Libya. Mr. Assad clearly is counting on both countries to shield him from international pressure and allow him to take his time crushing his domestic opposition. Given the uncertainty of Security Council action and the internal divisions among the Arab League countries themselves, Mr. Assad may well believe he can weather the crisis even if he has to kill tens of thousands more of his own citizens to remain in power.Hestillenjoysthesupport of military and business elites in the country’s two main cities, Damascus and Aleppo, as well as middle-class Christians and members of his own Alawite sect of Islam, who have prospered under his rule at the expense of the country’s Sunni majority. That support could weaken if Syria’s economy continues to deteriorate as a result of Western economic sanctions, but that process would take time, and meanwhile the risks of Syria fracturing into warring sectarian camps would only increase. That’s a recipe for continued violence and instability in an already volatile region. Yet given the opposition of Russia and China to additional diplomatic measures, and the lack of a clearcut path for military intervention, as in Libya or other peacekeeping venues, it’s difficult to see what the alternatives are.

f Republicans, in their fervor to rid the White House of Barack Obama, are yet again experiencing The Temptation of Newt, then Democrats have only one illogically rational response in this modern American political hall of mirrors. They should bring back Bill Clinton. Of course, the law prohibits the Comeback Kid from coming back to serve a third term, and Obama might not go for it, but only old-school twits would let any of that get in the way. The Constitution and its amendments are so 18th, 19th and 20th century. The notion of persuading good ol’ Joe Biden to step aside in favor of Hillary as vice president is not sufficiently grandiose when it comes to going after Gingrich. As the former speaker his ownself might declare, Democrats frankly must unequivocally and eloquently undertake fundamental change so extraordinarily revolutionary that America will not be the same again. Enter the Big Guy. It is tit for tat all the way when it comes to those two. Still sick, after all these years, of Clinton and his melodrama? Who can say that with a straight face and not be equally tired of Gingrich? Still queasy about the character questions surrounding the Arkansas traveler’s sexual behavior? How does that hurt him in a world where Pope Limbaugh pronounces it a

“mark of character’’ for Newt to ask his second wife for permission while cheating on her. If nothing else, Clinton vs. Gingrich might banish from campaign rhetoric all pious baloney about sex. Not a word could be uttered about Clinton’s impeachment, not with the hindsight that the married Javert of the House was at the same time fooling around with an aide named Callista down at the agriculture committee. That would reduce it to mano a mano. Gingrich longs to roam

“Gingrich is verbose and cunning; he can deploy words like lethal weapons. But Clinton, who was born talking and never stopped, can match him...

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the country for months and engage his opponent in threehour Lincoln-Douglas-style debates. Repress, for the moment, the realization that Gingrich must see himself as Lincoln in these historical recreations — though he looks more like Douglas — and consider the idea on its merits. Gingrich is verbose and cunning; he can deploy words like lethal weapons. But Clinton, who was born talking and never stopped, can match him word for word, hour after hour, until

the last dog flaps its ears down. It would be a blabfest for the ages, and my money, based on my study of the two Hall of Fame gabbers, would be on Clinton. Gingrich and Clinton share a propensity to think they are the smartest person in the room. When they were in rooms together, in the mid-1990s, Clinton dominated. He knew Gingrich’s vocabulary, he understood how to outwonk him, and the result was that the president mesmerized and overwhelmed the otherwise-cocky House speaker. “I’ve got a problem, I get in those meetings and as a person I like the President,’’ Gingrich acknowledged during the era of the “Republican revolution.’’ “I melt when I’m around him. After I get out, I need two hours to detoxify. My people are nervous about me going in there because of the way I deal with this.’’ That confession came during the battle over the government shutdown in late 1995, a variation of the confrontations Obama had with House Republicanslastyear.ClintonateGingrich alive back then. There is no reason to believe he has lost that magic spell. I sense that would become obvious by hour three of one of their great debates, if anyone still happened to be listening. David Maraniss, an associate editor of The Post, is the author of “First in His Class: A Biography of Bill Clinton’’ and the forthcoming “Barack Obama: The Story.’’

Abortion: End need, not access 2011 Durham, N.C. Herald-Sun

t is a matter of conscience for presidential candidate Rick Santorum to oppose abortion and to write, as he did in The Wall Street Journal, that he grieves “for the children lost and for the mothers who have been deceived by a society selling selfishness.” In Santorum’s world, abortion is a selfish choice, and an immoral one, regardless of circumstances. And in Santorum’s world, birth control, the basic tool of family planning, is also selfish and immoral. Sex education that extends beyond an abstinence-only message and prepares young people to know and make fully informed choices about their bodies? Immoral. The recent anniversary of Roe V. Wade invites us to take stock, and we are uncomfortable with the many miles of scorched earth that run between the two poles of the abortion debate. The extremists on both sides will not give a pragmatic inch because they are afraid of losing the ideological high ground. Both sides agree that every child should be a wanted child. But while abortion rights activists work to provide

access to birth control and sex education that might reduce unplanned and unwanted pregnancies, the extremists of the anti-abortion movement have taken the position that the only way to deal with unwanted pregnancies is to advise people not to have sex and, when they fall short of that goal and haven't learned how to prevent pregnancy, to advise adoption. So here we are, beginning the 40th year in which abortion has been legal, and sometimes even accessible, in the United States, still breaking our hearts over whether this country is better served to try

to end abortion, or to try to end the need for it. Efforts to cut off federal funding for basic women's health care — not abortions — because it goes to Planned Parenthood make it clear that the fight is far from over. Our sympathies lie with those who advocate for access to comprehensive sex education, birth control and a woman's right to choose, which acknowledges that people will have sex for reasons other than reproduction. That seems designed to end the need for abortion, rather than simply ending women's right to access it.

Canada evicts Russians after spy incident Pro-forma response does not deeply wound relations Dale R. Herspring Contributing Writer

anada, which in recent weeks has been attuned to President Barack Obama’s plans for the Keystone pipeline, has been forced to focus on another part of state-tostate relations — spying. If nothing else, this demonstrates that the spying game isn’t just played by the “big boys,” — the United States and Russia — are wrong. Second-tier powers such as Canada are also inviting targets. A central question in spying is what impact a case will have on two countries’ relations. Will it freeze relations ; will the country being spied upon withdraw its ambassador? Expel other diplomats? The answer depends to a large degree on the relations of the countries. If they are good, little or nothing will be said. If the country spied upon wants to minimize the impact of such incidents, the spies’ handlers will be sent home. If, however, the country spied upon wants to make something out of a spying incident, then at a minimum the offense will be widely publicized. This leads us to the case in point. Here is what happened. A 40-yearold Canadian Navy officer, a sublieutenant (the equivalent of a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army or ensign in the Navy) who was a specialist in intelligence, was arrested by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), which handles such matters. He is the first person charged under a 2001 law, the Security of Information Act. He was charged with criminal breach of trust and communicating “to a foreign entity information that the government of Canada is taking measures to safeguard.” Sub-lt. Jeffrey Paul Delisle’s suspicious activities came to light four years ago. The lengthy investigation permitted the RCMP to build an airtight case. The Canadian media say Delisle was the kind of person who easily blended into to background. Delisle appears to have enlisted in the military and was later commissioned as an officer. The fact that he is still a very junior officer could suggest mediocre performance and perhaps a need for money. Still, he worked in a number of sensitive posts. Those included the clearing house for military intelligence at the headquarters of the Department of National Defense in Ottawa as well as at the main operational planning unit in Kingston. Since August 2011, he served at HMCS Trinity in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This is a highly secure facility that handles communications with ships at sea. In addition to providing information about the activities of Canadian and other ships, he could have compromised the codes of allied nations that communicate with the facility. From Canadian’s standpoint, the most damaging aspect of this is that Ottawa is heavily dependent on its allies. This is true even though the Canadian military has grown and modernized significantly in recent years. If other countries, especially the United States, were to decide that they could not trust Canada with sensitive information, Ottawa could find itself on the outside looking in. I suspect that the RCMP shared this information with the appropriate U.S. intelligence agency before Delisle’s arrest. Indeed, according to the Ministry of Defense, once Canada recognized that it had a spy in its midst, it fed false information to the Russians so they wouldn’t know the real situation. I have no doubt that CIA or FBI officials were fully briefed on the incident, including what information was compromised. Back to diplomacy. On Jan. 18, it was announced that a number of Russian Embassy officials were expelled from Canada. Moscow strongly denied the charges. “We are surprised by reports in the Canadian press about the expulsions of Russian diplomats since they left the country in 2011 after completing their postings.” What a wonderful way to avoid a major diplomatic incident. Moscow said the officials’ return to Russia was normal, and it may have been. Ottawa may have selected individuals for expulsion who were about to leave anyway. Ottawa sounded tough and the Russians went home (and admitted their guilt — unofficially). Russia did not have to expel any Canadian diplomats because the Russians said their own diplomats had not been expelled. Bilateral relations are intact. The only person left hanging is Delisle, who faces life in a Canadian jail. Dale R. Herspring, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, is a retired U.S. diplomat and Navy captain.

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After nearly 70 years, Pa. man gets Bronze Star, H.S. diploma Bruce Siwy Daily American

SOMERSET, Pa. – He was 19 years old, fighting Nazis on the shores of Normandy instead of fighting off sleep in an introductory college course. Blairsville-born Alfred V. Domineck was just 17 when he dropped out of the Conemaugh Township Area School District because his parents wouldn't allow him to play football. He was drafted into military service soon after. And on Thursday he was welcomed to an emotional and unexpected salute from his community and friends. "This is something I didn't expect," Domineck told the crowd after receiving not only an honorary high school diploma but a Bronze Star Medal. "I got some things that I really enjoy." Domineck was injured in the largest amphibious military invasion in world history after being hit by sniper rounds. He had already received the Purple Heart years ago, but asked U.S. Rep. Mark Critz about a month ago if he had also qualified for the French Legion of Honor award. The congressman discovered that, in addition to the French medal, Domineck was eligible for the Bronze Star, and he contacted the school district about putting something together. The Bronze Star is the fourth-highest combat award in the U.S. Army and is given to those who have demonstrated bravery or merit. It was an event like nothing Domineck imagined. The 88year-old told his wife to stay home because she wasn't feeling well and he wasn't expecting a "big deal." Instead, he was recognized before a full auditorium of fellow veterans and students at the high school. They created an assembly that

included historical anecdotes, photo slideshows and musical renditions of "God Bless America." "It's a big honor, believe me, it is," said Domineck, who did not know there would be a large ceremony until after he arrived at the school. "If I would've known all this was going on, all my grandchildren would have been up here." According to Domineck, watching the first paratroopers come down on June 6, 1944, was a surreal experience: "Everybody says, 'Were you scared?' I said, 'No, you didn't have a chance to be scared.'" Critz told the audience he felt privileged to pin the medal on Domineck's chest. "It's not about fanfare and it's not about recognition," he said, "it's about serving. What those men did (in Normandy) was turn the tide of tyranny. Our world teetered literally ... between good and evil." According to Critz, Domineck is also in line to receive the French Legion of Honor award. This medal was not available in time for Thursday's event. It was a celebration organized not only by school administrators and teachers, but students as well. Master of ceremonies and high school junior Geoffrey Stumpo said it was great to be a part of the event. "As someone who wants to be a future Marine Corps officer, it's definitely an honor," said Stumpo, a Jerome resident. Fellow junior and Hollsopple resident Alexia Frazier agreed. "I think it was incredible that we were doing something like this," Frazier said. "I thought it was an amazing honor." Approximately 10,000 Allied soldiers were killed in the D-Day Normandy invasion. More than 160,000 participated in this fight against the German army.

Education Briefs Area students make Cloud County honor roll Cloud County Community College has announced its fall 2011 academic honor roll. To be named to the honor roll, students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours of college coursework and achieve a minimum 3.6 grade point average. Fort Riley: Katrina Autry, Janessa Brown, Francisco Young. Manhattan: Joseph Debauche, Smriti Debnath, Juisa Jones-Velez, Taylor Kesl, Michael Lesline, Srijana Mainali, Sarah Nixon, Amber Petty and Neerja Phuel. Wamego:

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MHS debate team results Here are recent Manhattan High School Debate Results. Debate Coaches Invitational at Shawnee Mission East (Jan 67) 3rd Linda Pei and Peg Wefald Speaker Awards 2nd Linda Pei State Championships at Olathe Northwest High School (Jan 13-14) Two-speaker team 3rd Linda Pei and Peg Wefald Four-speaker team 4th Lucy Lui, Augie Fitch, Jake Seaton and Jordan Deloach

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2012

Group asks kids how they would change the world Tracy Grant The Washington Post

This year grown-ups will vote to choose the president. They will make their decision based on a lot of issues that are important to them: the economy, crime, how the United States behaves toward other nations and - and this may surprise you - how children are cared for. You've probably heard it before: Children are the future. But it's true: How children are educated and taken care of, and the opportunities they are given can affect in very significant ways the future of their country and the future of the world. It was with that idea in mind that ChildFund International, a group that tries to improve the lives of kids worldwide, asked more than 5,000 10- to 12-yearolds, "What would you do as president (or leader) to improve the lives of children? The answers to that question (and some others the group

asked) showed how caring and aware of the world kids are, but it also highlighted some differences based on where the kids lived. For example, "improve education" was the top answer of kids everywhere except in the United States. Kids here thought the biggest problem a president could solve would be to make sure that kids have homes. Anne Lynam Goddard, president of ChildFund, says the differences in answers shows that many kids in the United States take going to school for granted, but that's not true elsewhere. In many parts of Africa, Asia and South America, Goddard says "so many kids look at their parents working as farmers. . . . They see education as their ticket out so they won't wind up being a physical laborer like their mother and father." But Goddard says that the answer of American kids indicates what they are seeing in the world around them as well. "I

think it says something that American kids want to do something about homeless children. (The problems with the economy) are obvious even to kids. Maybe kids are afraid that they could become homeless." What's very clear from this report is that kids care very deeply about their fellow kids and want to solve the problems they see around them. At Charles R. Drew Elementary School in Silver Spring, Md., student Gabrielle Moore, 6, wanted the president to help prevent kids from "being bullied," while Mercy Okeke, also 6, was thinking about kids far away when she said a leader "should help them by keeping them safe during a war." ChildFund didn't just ask kids about serious stuff, though. The group also asked kids to name their favorite thing to do when they have free time. On that subject, kids all over the world were in agreement. The top answer in Africa, Central and South America, Asia and the

United States was the same: Play! Goddard said she thinks that's an important answer. "Kids need to play," she said. "It's a real learning thing, cooperating with others, working toward a goal, healthy competition." And, of course, it's fun. One other area where American kids differ from their counterparts in other countries is in answering that always-asked kid question: "What do you want to do when you grow up?" In most parts of the world, "teacher" was the most popular answer. In the United States, "professional athlete" was tops. But maybe even that difference isn't so surprising, according to Goddard. In many parts of the world, going to collegetobecomeateacherisasbig and hard-to-imagine a goal as becomingaprosportsstar,shesaid. So, it turns out that kids all over the world have one other thing in common: They dream big dreams. Given that kids will control the future, that's a very good thing.

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MANHATTAN HIGH SCHOOL OFF THE BEAT

BILL FELBER BFELBER@THEMERCURY.COM

What’s the matter with Kansas prep basketball?

Guitarist Caleb Loop, of the band White, plays on stage at Manhattan High School Tuesday night during its annual Battle of the Bands. The band FUMA won. Staff photos by Rod Mikinski

BATTLE OF THE BANDS Four groups take the MHS stage for a winner-take-all show Bryan Richardson brichardson@themercury.com

omeday, Tuesday’s Battle of the Bands at Manhattan High School might represent the back story to the beginning stages of a popular musician’s career. That’s the hope of many in the four bands, who performed original songs during 30-minute sets. During the opening performance by White, SummerTime waited backstage. The two acts couldn’t have been more different. White is a group of five guys who perform heavy metal; SummerTime is actually just one person — Summer Senn — who plays country. While White thrived on darkness, power and primal screams, Senn sang about “drowning in your blue eyes” during a song appropriately titled “Blue Eyes.”

Senn said her dad is a musician and serves as her number one inspiration. She said she also enjoys Taylor Swift, but doesn’t want to be put in that category. She started learning guitar two years ago and developing her style. Senn describes it as “hippie, folksy, feel-good music.” “I write my own songs,” Senn said. “I’ve always been more of a solo person. I’m kind of spontaneous.” She said her songs are usually about “relationships and junk.” Senn said she had been looking forward to the Battle of the Bands since she heard about it after she moved to Manhattan last year. Tuesday was her first time performing. “I felt like go big or go home,” she said. Since it served as her first performance, Senn didn’t have any rituals, but she did know one thing she’d do beforehand. “I’ll definitely pray,” Senn said. “I’ll do a nice

Summer Senn sings in front of some 200 people at the annual MHS Battle of the Bands.

Students, mostly friends of the bands, help set up equipment for one of the bands backstage before their performance. big, fat prayer to Jesus.” The other three bands, White, Conquering Your Gravity and FUMA, actually had more than one person and previous experiences with performance. Sam Rozell, guitarist for Conquering Your Gravity, said the band formed during the summer and did many shows in the fall as preparation for the event. Rozell said he gets a joy from playing the guitar, which he has played for seven years. “It’s a really good way to express myself,” he said. “It’s all I really know.” Lead singer Ty Mares also functions as a guitarist, pianist and songwriter for the group. He said he started playing both instruments in the fifth or sixth grade. “There’s a time when you’re performing when you get a high from it,” Mares said. “It’s perfection. Musicians crave it, I know I do.” The Rezac Auditorium stage served as a chance for the bands to seek the perforSEE

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Forty-three years is a long time to wait to tell somebody you think they’re screwing up big-time. But it is not long enough for me to forget my poor opinion of the way the Kansas State High School Activities Association sets up its high school basketball season. I came here in 1969 from Illinois, a state with one of the best high school basketball programs in the country. The Kansas program suffered then by comparison, and nothing has changed in the interim. The simplest way to measure the discrepancy in the approaches taken by the states of Illinois and Kansas is by the calendar, which is to say by schedules. The schedules being played this year by the school I used to cover in Illinois as a cub reporter and by Manhattan High are instructive. The Manhattan High Indians — I’m talking about the boys team here, but the same point could be made about the girls programs — began their season on Dec. 2, a Friday. By that point the Thornton, Ill., Wildcats — yes, they wear purple – had already played a tournament. In Illinois, the basketball season traditionally opens with events staged during Thanksgiving week. These are eightteam events, each team playing three games, beginning Tuesday night and concluding with Saturday night’s championship. Hey, it’s not like it interferes with school or anything. Three, coincidentally, is also exactly the number of games Manhattan High played during all of December this season. I haven’t had reason to look into this in decades, but I believe the state association in Kansas mandates a “no-contact” period for some time around Christmas break. By Jan. 1 of 2012, Thornton High — the school in Illinois that I used to cover — had played a full dozen games. In addition to the three Thanksgiving tournament games, Thornton played four more in one of the big 16 or 32-team Christmas tournaments played between Dec. 26 and Dec. 30. Those tournaments routinely get major ink in the state’s newspapers. In Kansas, that’s when high school basketballers are enjoying their Christmas presents. Manhattan did play a tournament a week ago. The boys did, anyway. The girls had the week off. They played their tournament this past week. By the date this column appears, the MHS boys basketball team will have played 11 games. In Illinois, the Thornton Township boys team will have played 17. Tournaments are only part of the issue. A second part is the unwillingness of Kansas teams to play back-to-back weekend games. Of MHS’s 11 games to date, five were scheduled for Friday nights, five for other weeknights and just one for a Saturday night. All of the five weeknight games were on school nights. At Thornton High, the breakdown by night of their 17 games to date is as follows: Friday, nine; Saturday, four; weeknights four…all of them during Thanksgiving or Christmas breaks. So the athletes at Thornton missed zero hours of school class times and had zero late nights of class prep due to basketball games. At MHS, by contrast, nearly 50 percent of the games have been played in the middle of school weeks. And I can assure you that travel times to game sites are far longer in Kansas than they are in Illinois, meaning each disruption is greater. By the end of the regular season on Feb. 24, MHS athletes will have played 20 games, 40 percent of them on school nights. Athletes at Thornton will end their regular season on the same date, but they will have played 25 games, only three of them on school nights. In the unlikely event I’m ever put in charge, I’d redo the Kansas system to more closely resemble the one in Illinois. That would include fewer school-day games, more back-to-back weekends, plus more and better-timed in-season tournaments. I believe the byproduct of all of that would be more games, more interest in those games, and more revenue produced. It would also mean less time out of class for the athletes.

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AMERICAN SNIPER by Chris Kyle with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice. A Navy SEAL who has the most career sniper kills in U.S. military history discusses his childhood, his marriage and his battlefield experiences during the Iraq war.

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STEVE JOBS by Walter Isaacson. A biography of the recently deceased entrepreneur.

THROUGH MY EYES by Tim Tebow with Nathan Whitaker. The Broncos quarterback chronicles his personal and professional course.

KILLING LINCOLN by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard. The commentator looks at the events surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. THINKING, FAST AND SLOW by Daniel Kahneman. The winner of the Nobel in economic science discusses how we make choices in business and personal life and when we can and cannot trust our intuitions.

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THE OBAMAS by Jodi Kantor. The ups and downs of building a life in the White House

UNBROKEN by Laura Hillenbrand. An Olympic runner’s story of survival as a prisoner of the Japanese in World War II after his bomber went down over the Pacific. ELIZABETH THE QUEEN by Sally Bedell Smith. The public and private lives of Queen Elizabeth II as she approaches her Diamond Jubilee.

GREEDY BASTARDS by Dylan Ratigan. The host of MSNBC’s “Dylan Ratigan Show” proposes solutions to problems of banking, education, health care and dependence on foreign oil.

CATHERINE THE GREAT by Robert K. Massie. The life of the minor 18thcentury German princess who became Empress of All the Russias.

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TAKING PEOPLE WITH YOU by David Novak. How to make big things happen by getting people on your side. CHOOSE TO LOSE, by Chris Powell. The TV fitness trainer teaches you how to use carbs as part of a weight-loss plan. SEXPERIMENT by Ed and Lisa Young. A pastor and his wife talk about intimacy in marriage.

THE 17 DAY DIET by Mike Moreno. Four 17-day cycles are designed to work with your metabolism so you can burn fat every day. THE DASH DIET ACTION PLAN by Marla Heller. Steps to lower blood pressure and cholesterol without meds.

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War on drugs The only way to stop the war on drugs is to legalize those same drugs. again” in prison. His are the waking nightmares of a man who contributed to the mass mericans spend more on bloodshed in his country. Another assassin that the illegal drugs than the people of any other nation on the plan- author meets is in his 20s. Asked if he thinks about those et.” — Ioan Grillo “Ioan Grillo’s El Narco: Inside he is about to murder, he Mexico’s Criminal Insurgency” replies: “I keep focused and describes a $30 billion-a-year do my work. Before I go out, I entrenched business that has long pray to Jesus and clear my mind. I never take drugs or tentacles reaching inside the US. He asserts that this form of mafia drink before a job as I need my capitalism “poses the biggest armed five senses. When I come back, I will relax threat to Mexico and smoke a since its 1910 revoluspliff and listion” and may well ten to music.” prove a large probHe knows lem for the US. that his work His proposed soludoes not tion: legalizing come with a these same drugs. The El Dorado News-Times, Michael Orrell retirement British journalist In this Jan. 18, 2012 photo, ten carefully wrapped bundles of marijuana, most weighing up plan; his likeGrillo has spent long to twenty-six pounds each, are shown after law enforcement agencies in El Dorado and ly end will be years reporting from Union County. This illustrates the idea of the illegal drug trade to be disapMexico. peared when his drug capos) provide a kind of allure. lifestyle and promise salvation. The Early on, he realOne cemetery, Humaya Gardens, narco religions mix Christianity or usefulness is over ized that reporting because he will features mausoleums built of Italian “morphed rituals of Caribbean Sanon the packaged marble and decorated with precious teria, the folk saint Jesus Malverde, know too much. comments of Mexiand the wildly popular Santa He has traded stones. can officials was “Many cost above $100,000 to build- Muerte, or Holy Death” with “peasaway his freedom very limiting, so he and future for more than most CuliacΩn homes. ant rebel politics.” These belief sysbegan probing deepd e s i g n e r - l a b e l Inside are surreal biblical paintings tems are sparked with plenty of er. clothes, motorbikes, next to photos of the deceased, nor- “wannabe messiahs.” He contacted mally in cowboy hats and often claspand girlfriends. The seduction of the trifectalawyers representThe pay for a kill ing guns. In some photos, they pose in money, power, and violence-drew ing drug capos. He met up with Ameri- EL NARCO: INSIDE MEXICO’S CRIMINAL INSUR- varies-with some get- fields of marijuana; in other tombs, not only those without power-but can undercover GENCY. Ioan Grillo. New York: Bloomsbury ting paid just $85, small concrete planes indicate the also many police, military, and “enough to eat some buried Mafioso was a pilot (trans- politicians. agents (some ex-mili- Press. 2011. 321 pp. $27.00 hard cover. tacos and buy a few porting the good stuff),” Grillo tary from the rough Meanwhile, with Mexico’s democbeers over the writes. streets). ratizing and its shift to a law-andThe recruitment by the drug car- order president Felipe Calder˜n He would rush to the heart- week,” writes Grillo. The drift into the “El Narco” life tels is done both personally and gen- who came into office in late 2006 and wrenching scenes of mass public murders exacted by those in the life. seems casual enough. Young people erally-the latter with blankets declared war on the cartels, there He interviewed numerous victims of drive up a carload of drugs to the US thrown over bridges: “‘The Zetas has been a massive jump in drug vioas mules. Others enter the life operations group wants you, soldier lence. drug violence. He met up with peasant farmers because it is glorified in narco art- or ex-soldier,’ one banner said. ‘We The US, sensing an ally, promised growing coca and ganja. He chatted works, narcocorridos (gangster offer you a good salary, food, and aid-some $1.6 billion of hardware songs which might mean prestige attention for your family. with young assassins in the slums. (transport aircraft and helicopters) Don’t suffer hunger and abuse any- and training over three years. (For He talked with incarcerated drug and contracts on the street), and narco-cinema (B-movies “packed more.’ mules. all the drug enforcement collaboraAnother said, ‘Join the ranks of the tion, there are sharp tensions He used his contacts with Mexican with cocaine deals, scantily dressed journalists and academics studying women, crazy shoot-outs, and lots of Gulf Cartel. between the US and Mexico stemWe offer benefits, life insurance, a ming from historical enmity from the the narco movement to gain access- big trucks burning through the house for your family and children. Mexican-American War.) and he saw the prices they paid desert”). The movies are sometimes Stop living in the slums and riding (often in blood) for learning about However, in the next four years, bankrolled by capos to launder the bus. A new car or truck, your and writing about “the movement.” there were 35,000 murders, “car He opens El Narco with a jailhouse money and to get their own exploits choice.’” bombs, grenade attacks on revelers, Known colloquially as “the move- scores of political assassinations, a interview with a 38-year-old assas- “immortalized” in film. The luxury SUVs and Hummers, ment,” organized crime has man- single massacre of seventy-two peosin, Gonzalo, who spent numerous years doing the ugly wetwork of drug outrageous mansions, beautiful aged to change their surrounding ple, and an endless list of other atroccartels but had since become “born- women, and even the cemeteries culture-by creating even their own SEE NO. 3, PAGE D3 (with “magnificent monuments” to religious sects that justify the

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You want the good news or the bad news? Carol Wright Contributing Writer

t might be more thrilling than watching Steve Martin chase a delivery truck down the street as he yells, “Hey everybody, the phone books are here! The phone books are here!” Telephone directories are great for thumbing through, and after all, let’s be honest: there’s no salesman who could deliver a better pitch than Martin. But Martin’s got some competition otherwise recognized as Niall Edworthy and Petra Cramsie, co-authors of “The Optimist’s/Pessimist’s Handbook: A Companion to Hope and Despair.” What? No one has heard of them? Well, excccuuuse me! Edworthy and Cramsie have been around the block more than a couple of times. Apparently, these two are quite pleased and not so pleased with themselves. They sense how others should feel exactly like themselves: always curiously gazing beyond the rainbow-hued horizon and always expecting the weather to turn horribly wrong. They find it hard to make up their minds so they must settle for both the positive and the negative simultaneously. Their book is actually two books in one, a clever reversible work: “The Optimist’s/Pes-

simist’s Handbook,” just like two sides of a coin. Readers can be very selective as to where to start and end. No discrimination here. Everything is rosy and everything is a black rose. With enlightening quotations from famous people, past and present, literary passages and diaries containing personal observations devoted to THE OPTIMIST’S/PESSIMIST’S HANDBOOK: A happiness and COMPANION TO HOPE AND DESPAIR misery, it won’t be by Niall Edworthy and Petra Cramsie. Free Press long before (a trademark of Simon & Schuster, Inc.), pubEdworthy and lisher. 2009. 256 pp., $9.99, pap. Cramsie will first to library patrons, disearn a Pulitzer, with a played proudly in all well-deserved string of areas of the home and additional literary never, never thrown on awards to follow. the burning bush or midIt would not surprise dle of the street campanyone should this book fire, which would be the suddenly replace sequel to “Fahrenheit “Uncle John’s Bathroom 451.” Bradbury would Reader.” not stand for it. Furthermore, this In the optimist’s corbook should be included ner section of the book in school curriculums there is everything and throughout the United everyone positive, from States and abroad. advice and boredom, to However, with such human nature, religion, enthusiasm comes ven- science, truth, travel gence, and the good and and many other catebad attention it gets gories. could become controWhat goes around, versial to the point that comes around is viewed the authors might have from a particular angle to go into hiding like of the optimist and likeSalman Rushdie. But, wise from the pessimist. “The Satanic Verses” is In the category of an entirely different “Life,” from the optistory. mist’s perspective, KenNevertheless, “The neth Williams (1926Optimist’s/Pessimist’s 1988), British actor, statHandbook” should never be banned. SEE NO. 2, PAGE D3 It should be available

An unlikely trio of lawyers Maggie Braun Contributing Writer

ohn Grisham’s new novel, “the Litigators,” is, at base, a David and Goliath story. And it’s a good one. Oscar Finley and Wally Figg of Finley & Figg in Chicago refer to themselves as a “boutique” law firm. They’re dressing it up a bit. They are a two-man firm that chases ambulances, specializes mostly in divorces and DUI cases and barely operates within the law. Oscar is 62 and married, but not happily. Wally has been married several times, but more noteworthy is the fact that he has been sober for 60 days. The firm also has another employee, Rochelle Gibson, their receptionist, occasional typist and referee when the partners argue. Oscar wants to take on just about every case that walks through the door, while Wally is waiting for the one big score. Into their life comes another lawyer, David Zinc. He’s a Harvard Law School grad who worked in bonds for the giant law firm of Rogan Rothberg, which employs 600 lawyers in its Chicago office. At Rogan Rothberg, David, who’s been practicing law for five years, is a senior associate, which means he starts work at 7 a.m. and finishes most days at 10 p.m. His makes good money — $300,000 a year — but has no time to enjoy it. He also doesn’t have time to enjoy his marriage or start a family. He’s expected to carry a phone with him at all times so the company can call him at any time. One day on his way to work, David has a panic

THE LITIGATORS John Grisham Doubleday, 2011 $28.95, 385 pages attack, literally runs away from the job, goes to a tavern close by and spends the whole day drinking. He sees an ad and ends up at getting hired on at Finley & Figg. Meanwhile, Wally meets with Lyle Marino with hopes of handling probate for Lyle’s father’s estate. Lyle asks Wally if he has ever heard of the drug Krayoxx. The drug, intended to lower cholesterol, has been on the market for six years. It was developed by Varrick Labs, the third biggest pharmaceutical company in the country. Lyle also tells Wally that the law firm of Zell and Potter has filed suit in Florida against Krayoxx for wrongful death. Wally takes this knowledge back to the office and convinces Oscar and Rochelle to help him search for clients whose injuries or deaths could be blamed on Krayoxx. Their plan is a mass mailing to SEE

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‘Had no other pursuit than.... money’ Going higher: The stories of mountain climbers A computer becomes selfaware . Michiko Kakutani New York Times News Services

he title of Robert Harris’ new thriller, “The Fear Index,” comes from the volatility index, or VIX - also known as the “fear index” which measures expectations of violent swings in the market, as Wall Street watchers know from the harrowing meltdown of 2008. This fleetfooted, if sometimes hokey, novel takes place in the rarefied world of hedge funds, featuring one that has achieved huge returns by short-selling and using trading algorithms that “thrive on panic.” It’s an energetically researched tale based on one of the back stories to the crash of 2008: bankers’ hiring physicists to devise hugely complex trading programs that few really understand, and those new strategies running dangerously amok. It’s also a familiar story of hubris and its fallout. In fact, “The Fear Index” like such recent novels as Kevin Guilfoile’s “Cast of Shadows” (2005) and Laurence Gonzales’ “Lucy” (2010) - is a variation on that ever-popular template, Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein.” Once again, we’re introduced to a scientist who dares to play God by creating a new form of life (in this case, a computer program named VIXAL that evolves into a form of artificial intelligence). Once again, that new being leaves a spiral of havoc in its wake. To underscore the Frankenstein parallels, Harris sets his novel in Geneva, where Shelley conceived the idea for the original, and uses as an epigraph to his opening chapter a quotation from that earlier novel: “Learn from me, if not by my precepts, at least by my example, how dangerous is the acquirement of knowledge, and how much happier that man is who believes his native town to be the world, than he who aspires to become greater than his nature will allow.” Weaving copious research into a breathless narrative, much as he did in his historical best-sellers, “Fatherland” and “Pompeii,” Harris in the opening chapters does an agile job of limning the elite world inhabited by Dr. Alexander Hoffmann. He is a brilliant scientist who helped create computer systems used to analyze data

generated by the giant particle accelerator known as the Large Hadron Collider near Geneva and who is now the brains behind a wildly successful hedge fund that uses secret algorithms, based on his earlier work on “emergent machine reasoning.” Once given a task, Hoffmann’s program can, in theory, “operate independently and teach itself at a rate far beyond the capacity of human beings.” One incarnation cor-

than a passing resemblance to Tom Jericho, the gifted and high-strung World War II code breaker in Harris’ “Enigma,” suffers a head injury when he surprises an intruder in his house. After this harrowing encounter, he begins to suspect that someone is not only stalking him but also perhaps impersonating him. His email and bank account may have been hacked and used to make mysterious purchases; the security codes at his home appear to have been stolen; and his office, too, seems to be under surveillance. Harris intermittently manages the delicate balancing act of making the reader wonder whether the VIXAL algorithm, like HAL in “2001: A Space Odyssey,” has in fact gone rogue, or whether Hoffmann is losing his grip - perhaps his head injury has affected his thinking; perhaps he’s having a nervous breakdown, as he did years ago. At one point Hoffman muses that “VIXAL was purely mechanical and possessed no emotion or conscience” - that it THE FEAR INDEX By Robert Harris “had no purpose other 286 pages. Alfred A. Knopf. $25.95. than the self-interested pursuit of survival relates “recent market fluctu- through the accumulation of ations with the frequency rate money,” but if “left to itself, in of fear-related words in the accordance with Darwinian media - terror, alarm, panic, logic,” it would “seek to horror, dismay, dread, scare, expand until it dominated the anthrax, nuclear.” entire earth.” One could “no Along the way Harris intro- more pass moral judgment on duces us to the quantitative it,” he thinks, “than one could analysts, or “quants,” at Hoff- on a shark. It was simply mann Investment Technolo- behaving like a hedge fund.” gies, who have helped their Oddly enough, Harris turns boss’ machine deliver the out to be considerably more fund’s astonishing 83 percent adept at making the complicatreturns: geeks who are a far ed fiscal strategies employed cry from the macho masters of by hedge funds comprehensithe universe depicted in so ble to the reader than he is at many Wall Street novels and persuading us that VIXAL movies. could have actually made the He also introduces us to the leap to artificial intelligence. phenomenally rich investors, There is a series of scenes that who have allowed the compa- cleverly dovetail events in the ny’s slick frontman, Hugo story with the “flash crash” of Quarry, to talk them into hand- May 6, 2010 (when the Dow fell ing over their millions to a more than 600 points in a matcomputer program. ter of minutes), but the later Expounding upon themes sections of the novel feel that will be familiar to his increasingly silly and conloyal readers, Harris explores trived, like excerpts from a both the promises and perils of bad Michael Crichton novel. technology, and, as in his first In the end, VIXAL seems less novel, “Fatherland” - which like a plausible villain than imagined what might have like a metaphor for the greed happened if Nazi Germany and heedlessness that overhad won World War II - he took Wall Street around the expertly conjures a paranoid turn of the millennium and world where everyone seems that resulted in the calamities of 2008 and their continuing to be watching everyone else. Hoffmann, who bears more reverberation.

An unlikely trio of lawyers NO. 1, FROM PAGE D2 past and present clients to involve all of them in a class action lawsuit. The lawyers figure the big drug company would settle all the claims out of court to avoid a national scandal that would be bad for business. They’d rather get rich through their share of a settlement than by winning at trial. The mass mailings don’t bring in many customers, but a story on the Internet about the firm does. The three lawyers make a

strange team. David, the former big law firm associate, has never set foot inside a courtroom, and the other two partners have limited courtroom experience. Varrick Labs has decided that it will not settle and will take one of the cases popping up across the country to trial. Varrick Labs expects to win easily, and for good reason. Not only does it have a stable of top-notch lawyers, but it also has an endless stream of expert witnesses at its disposal. Goliath wants to swat

David away. The trial is fascinating. The chapters on jury selection and the expert witnesses are mesmerizing. It makes you want to drop in and take a seat in the courtroom to watch the proceedings transpire. John Grisham has written 25 novels, most of which were bestsellers and a few of which have been made into movies. In “The Litigators,” he works his magic once again. Maggie Braun is a teacher at Manhattan High School.

You want the good news or bad news first? NO. 2, FROM PAGE D2 ed, “If you feel that life is one of God’s jokes, there is still no reason why we shouldn’t make it a good joke.” In the pessimist’s corner, “Life” was viewed by Quentin Crisp (1908-1999), from “An Evening With Quentin Crisp, as “You fall out of your mother’s womb, you crawl across open country under fire, and you drop into your grave.” Or, as American Poet Edna St. Vincent Millay once remarked: “It is not true that life is one damn thing after another—it is one damn thing over and over.” Under the category of “Order,” an optimistic approach can be seen in “An Essay on Man” (1733), by Alexander Pope: “Order is Heaven’s first law.” Or, as President George W. Bush stated about “Order”: “You’re free. And freedom is beautiful.

And, you know, it’ll take time to restore chaos and order—order out of chaos. But we will.” Within the category of “Politics,” Aristophanes (450-388 BC), Greek dramatist, spoke in a negative tone: “You have all the characteristics of a popular politician: a horrible voice, bad breeding , and a vulgar manner.” And speaking of politics, Lord Berners (1883-1950), British composer, announced in negative fashion: “I don’t go to the House of Lords any more. I did go once but a bishop stole my umbrella.” “The Optimist’s/Pessimist’s Handbook” is as much educational as it is simply fun. There are several editions to choose from: a 2008 hardcover edition by Free Press at $16.95, a 2010 paperback edition put out by Black Swan and this book, the 2009 paperback edition. Edworthy and Cramsie seem to delight in poking fun

at themselves. Edworthy refers to himself as “robust,” an “over-sexed, eight-figure-millionaire philanthropist...who spends his days in a cold garage in the middle of nowhere typing nonsense into an old computer with one finger.” His magnum opus, “Life is a Bowl of Toenail Clippings,” remains unfinished. Cramsie says, “A day without a smile is like a day without sunshine.” (Wow, such pure poetry; one can almost taste the sunshine.) She and her “dependants” live in “godforsaken, windtormented spot opposite the Black Mountains.” Still, all is not so bleak as she rises to meet any challenge and tries to live idyllically above Herefordshire’s Golden Valley. Carol Wright is a freelance writer and resides in Winfield.

Dorling Kindersley Publishing has long enjoyed a respected reputation for high quality books, particularly those with beautiful photography and interactive layout. Each title seems to be an engrossing, all-encompassing tour of its topic, one which treats the reader to a visual feast. Local readers may well be familiar with the lovely Eyewitness books that so many children love, or the Eyewitness travel books for adults that do so much more than simply describe a destination. Fairly new to the library is one of the nicest books I have seen in the last year. “Mountaineers,” which was sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution, was written by Ed Douglas and polished by a team of consultants. I invite you to browse this wonderful book; though you may have little interest in mountaineering, you will be stunned by the audacity and determination of the central characters. There are excellent references to climbers of ancient times. In 1991, for example, German hiker Helmut Simon was exploring the ItalianAustrian border with a friend. To the dismay of the two men, they discovered a skull protruding from a shelf of ice. They reported what they thought were recent remains of a lost hiker, but further research indicated the man to have lived during the Neolithic Age, some 5000 years earlier. The man, called “Otzi the Iceman” by scientists, had died as the result of an arrow wound that caused massive internal bleeding. The Japanese monk Kukai, born in 774, is one of the more unusual climbers mentioned in the book. He ascended

AT THE LIBRARY Marcia Allen TECHNICAL SERVICES Mount Koya located near Osaka in 818 to begin work on a monastery designed for meditation. Avid followers brought about a permanent Buddhist refuge that is still in use today. Albert Frederick Mummery was an avid pioneer of alpinism during the 19th century. Though dogged by childhood ailments, this determined Englishman climbed the Matterhorn at the age of eighteen and went on to espouse unguided climbing. He even wrote a seminal memoir about climbing, entitled “My Climbs in the Alps of Caucasus.” Like so many other enthusiasts of the sport, he disappeared during a climb, probably the victim of an avalanche. Another equally famous climber, Charles Houston, is featured in the book. Houston, a 20th century American physician, was involved with several climbs, among them two tries at scaling K2. His failed attempts nearly caused his death, but they also brought about a greater good. Houston wrote a book entitled “Going Higher: Oxygen, Man and Mountains,” that has been a valuable resource for other climbers, particularly on the subject of altitude sickness. Women climbers are also prominently featured in this book. Lucy Walker, for example, was the 19th century daughter of Francis Walker, a British advocate of the adven-

ture of climbing. Lucy suffered from rheumatism and sought relief from it by joining her father and brother in a trek through the Alps. Taken by the beauty of her new sport, she went on to become the first woman to scale the Matterhorn. Lest you think the book omits the most famous of the climbers, rest assured that George Mallory, Edmund Hillary, and Reinhold Messner are not forgotten. Their stories, along with those of the many other successful, as well as tragic, climbers are highlighted by drawings, photographs and maps that make each venture a treat for the reader. Mountaineering gear featured in the book is absolutely fascinating. The ergonomically designed 20th century crampons that replicate the shape of the foot are now standards for serious climbers. But 16th century wood and rope boot attachments, designed to steady steps in the snow, are also pictured. The climbing rope, another vital component of a successful ascent, is also explained. Hawser ropes from the 17th century, as well as highly specialized ropes from the 21st century, are featured along a timeline that illustrates clever uses by famed explorers. Beyond hiking up a couple of the Colorado Fourteeners with my family several years ago, I have never climbed a mountain. Nor do I intend to. But the breathtaking photographs and thrilling adventures stories will bring me back to this book again and again. It’s that good

War on drugs NO. 3, FROM PAGE D2 ities.” Whole families were murdered. Drug cartels would practice encobijado-or wrapping up a corpse in sheets and dumping it into a public place with a threatening message. Others created their own unique style of torture to apply to kidnapped individuals before they were executed-with all of this depicted on snuff films. The newspapers becoming blas⁄ of the mass bloodshed, with some printing “execution meters” tallying the dead. “In 2005, fifteen hundred murders bore the hallmarks of organized crime across the country. In 2006, there were two thousand,” observes Grillo. “In 2008, this shot up to five hundred murders per month. The year saw an extraordinary rise in attacks on police and officials; and the conflict started to have a major impact on civilians, including the grenade attack on revelers during the 2008 Independence Day celebrations. Prolonged firefights in residential areas and massacres of fifteen or more victims at a time became widespread.” Anyone who represented government and the law enforcement structure could be targeted. (One of the cartel leaders whose son was murdered was said to have bought all the roses in the city because of his personal grief.) Journalists working in Mexico were practicing the most dangerous profession in the country. Grillo went to many crime scenes with severed craniums left as signs of this escalating drug war and escalating terrorist tactics. Only 5 percent of murders in Mexico are solved. At the heart of the challenge is the near-insatiable US demand for illicit recreational drugs. The social revolution of the 1960s created markets for illicit drugs when enabled individuals to “drop out.” The music of the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club in 1967 in the Summer of Love affected a highly suggestible populace. This new market affected Mexico, Colombia, Morocco, Turkey, and Afghanistan. By the late 1970s, some 40% of high school seniors had smoked weed. US consumption of illegal drugs only escalated. “In 1966, the Federal Bureau of Narcotics said the most profitable drug in the United States was heroin and estimated its black market moved $600 million a year. By

1980, reports said the American drug market was worth over $100 billion a year.” In 1973, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) was founded by presidential Executive Order, and the trade in illegal drugs was thought to be solvable. There were spraying operations to destroy plants until it was found that these toxins remained on the plants that were processed into consumable drugs-and were ending up in American drug users. The US used Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) laws to pursue the drug cartels and those who worked for them. They helped gather intelligence against the cartels. However, theirs was not a united front. US intelligence agencies allied with right-wing rebels to fight left-wing guerrillas...and their allies made money from cocaine. The corruption in the Mexican government and law enforcement structures weakened any unified offense against illicit drugs. In 2009, JuΩrez had the dubious title as “the most murderous city on the planet, overtaking Mogadishu, Baghdad, and Cape Town.” Ironically, for all the fighting, the cartels were able to deliver about the same amount of drugs to users in the US. Customs agents interdicted about the same amount of drugs using their best methods. “...Mexican drug cartels can still operate at full capacity while they fight bloody battles with each other and the government. In the drug business, it seems, a war economy functions perfectly well. Gangsters can go on having downtown shoot-outs with soldiers, leaving piles of severed heads, and still be trucking the same quantity of dope,” writes Grillo. El Narco is an industry that runs 24/7/365. The illicit drug industry functions so well in the US in part because many Americans make money off of it as transporters and dealers. A survey by the Department of Health and Human Services found that American drug use rose from 8 to 8.7 percent in 2008 and 2009, and an estimated 21.8 million Americans were on “some mind-bending substance” in 2009. What if the drug cartels start creating further incursions into the purview of government-such as stealing more oil from the Petr˜leos Mexicanos (Pemex)? Various nightmare scenarios abound. Would Mexico fall into

a civil war with paramilitary squads? What if such challenges lead to Mexico becoming a failed state, with lawlessness and a lack of control of the border? Worse yet, what if El Narco becomes a global power? Grillo observes that these cartels have pushed hard into weak Central American states, also in Peru and Argentina, and then into some African states. El Narco has ties to the Russian mafia. They have ties to Liverpool, England. El Narco has a reach over the Rio Grande in the US. Global political bodies like the United Nations push for the eradication and interdiction of illicit drugs and the criminalization of consumption. The health and productivity implications of illicit drug consumption are negative, with many spillover effects into society. The author explains: “Advocating legalization of drugs is by no means saying that drugs are good. Everyone agrees that heroin is a dastardly scourge. Reformers argue, however, that the best way to control narcotics is to get them in the open and regulate them. Meanwhile, the billions of dollars spent trying to prohibit narcotics could be spent on prevention campaigns and rehabilitation.” He adds that there could be efforts to keep youth in school and on the straight-and-narrow. Legalizing illicit drugs so they can be created and sold locally, with profits kept local, is supposed to undercut the value of such drugs and eliminate their smuggling. Grillo admits s that such a proposal has long been seen as “a non-starter.” To legalize drugs may send mixed messages. It will be a kind of backtracking on decades of anti-illegal drug endeavors. It would potentially give over power to the cartels, who may well morph into other forms of criminality. (One sign of this is their turn to extortion and kidnapping as money-making ventures.) Shalin Hai-Jew works at Kansas State and resides in Manhattan.

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The Grey: Neeson shows how to cope with loss McClatchy-Tribune News Service LOS ANGELES — In the opening scenes of "The Grey," Liam Neeson's character explains in a letter to his dead wife that the dull ache of his grief has taken him to the frigid ends of the earth and put him in the company of desperate and empty men. It's difficult to watch Neeson trudge through snow and heartache at the start of the film and not think about the actor's own ordeals — it will be three years ago this March that his wife, actress Natasha Richardson, suffered a fatal head injury during ski lessons at the Mont Tremblant Resort in Quebec. The general opinion in Hollywood is that Neeson has tried in recent seasons to lose himself amid the sound of action-movie explosions — he starred in "The A-Team" as well as the upcoming films "Wrath of the Titans" and "Battleship" — but "The Grey" actually challenges that view. This movie is an unblinking study of loss, not a distraction from it. "I've seen the film twice now and what I like about my guy is that he knows that he's looking into the abyss but he keeps putting one foot in front of the other," Neeson said on a recent afternoon in Los Angeles. "He's not curling up like a fetus. There's hope or, at least, there's determination." The movie, directed and cowritten by Joe Carnahan, stars Neeson as John Ottway, a widower who takes a job as a sharpshooter for an oil company — it's his task to shoot the wolves and bears that menace Alaska pipeline workers — but the job may just be an attempt at suicide by adventure. Ottway is an outsider among the hard-eyed and hard-drinking workers, but he finds himself leading an unexpected

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A scene from ‘The Grey, opening at theatres nationally. tribe after a calamity; a small commercial flight carrying pipeline employees and Ottway back to civilization crashes and the survivors find themselves at odds with the elements, their own fears and, worst of all, a pack of snarling wolves defending their territory. "The script read like a 19th century epic poem, like 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,' " Neeson said. "That touched every button for me. Every movie I got to, there's someone on a cellphone, there's someone on a computer, there's

someone texting, and that's how you're told the story. Look, there's not a car in this movie. This is real moviemaking, man versus man, man versus nature." "The Grey," which is being released from upstart distributor OpenRoad Films, is not for people who fear heights, dogs or air travel — and, reading the script, Neeson said his most pressing concern was his ability to endure the 40-day shoot in Smithers, British Columbia, where temperatures would drop 30 degrees below zero.

The blizzards seen in the film are entirely real — there is no CG-created weather on screen — and the 59-year-old actor said he had his doubts that his bad knees could handle it. "The blizzards, everything, all the snow and sleet, all of it was real, it's the nature," Neeson said. "There was no CGI, we went right through the stuff that came at us. It was one year ago today we were out there doing it, and I still can't believe we finished the film. It's the first time in my career — and I've made 55 films now

— where I thought, 'We will not finish this film, this film will finish us. Something bad is going to happen.' " The film was inspired by a short story, "The Ghost Walker" by Ian Mackenzie Jeffers, and Carnahan spent years carrying the project in the back pocket of his career. The film and its Jack London soul feels like a departure for the director of "Narc," "Smokin' Aces" and "The A-Team," but he says it's his most personal project. "It's a survival tale, so in a way those are almost plotless exercises _ you either are going to make it or you ain't," Carnahan said. "The characters are set upon by the forces of nature, and in that you can explore the things that truly vex all of us — our mortality, our purpose on this earth, God and faith, all of these things. Sometimes with material like this, if you listen to it, it will tell you what it wants to be. "I spent a lot of years working and toiling away on it until it got to a point where I had grown up enough as a man and as a father to make a movie that might be all of those things and wouldn't just vanish," he added. Carnahan wanted a cast of relative unknowns to heighten the feeling of vulnerability, and he found them in Frank Grillo, Dallas Roberts, Joe Anderson and Nonso Anozie. Only Neeson and Dermot Mulroney are familiar faces, and the latter, beneath a beard and glasses, won't be easily recognized by most moviegoers. Neeson's "A-Team" co-star Bradley Cooper was planning to star at one point, but Carnahan said the older actor "and the life experience written in his face" was better suited to the fierce tale. Carnahan set up a screening of "Raging Bull" for his actors and handed each a copy of

James Dickey's 1970 novel "Deliverance," which presents a similar tale of a band of men fighting to survive in cruel conditions and find their way home. The cast members say they became truly bonded during the rigors of the shoot and, despite lost fingernails and frostbite scars, came back from the mountaintop feeling a warm connection to one another. "Working with Liam was like getting to play baseball with Mickey Mantle," Grillo said with an admiring chuckle. "The best thing is, he showed up and insisted on being one of the guys. There was never any movie-star pretense. And he could not be more different than his characters, he's a very gentle guy ... we went to a football game together after we got back and he brought a book and I said to him, 'Liam you can't read Shakespeare at a Jets game.' " After the box-office success of Pierre Morel's 2008 thriller "Taken," Neeson has become — in the eyes of film fans — a sort of latter-day Clint Eastwood or Charles Bronson. Some of those moviegoers will be surprised when they sit down in the dark with "The Grey," but Carnahan said his leading man is on a complicated journey as an actor these days. "The tragedies we go through in life, whatever they do to alter our being, that's just naturally brought to bear on everything that comes after," Carnahan said. "If you're in touch with that or in tune with who you are — creatively, artistically — it becomes part of your expression. For a creative person, it's there in their work and their choices, if they can be honest about it. "Liam," he added, "is nothing if not brutally, brilliantly sincere and honest."

How to make a video game lastThe Old Republic: 1,600 hours McClatchy-Tribune News Service AUSTIN, Texas — It may be the largest entertainment production in history. More than 800 people on four continents have spent six years and nearly $200 million creating it. The story runs 1,600 hours, with hundreds of additional hours still being written. Nearly 1,000 actors have recorded dialogue for 4,000 characters in three languages. The narrative is so huge that writers created a 1,000-page "bible" to keep the details straight, and the director recently asked a colleague not to spoil moments he hadn't yet seen. It's not a movie or a TV series. It's "Star Wars: The Old Republic," the most expensive, ambitious and riskiest video game ever produced. Created out of a 60,000-squarefoot converted warehouse next to a cooking school on the outskirts of Austin, Texas, "The Old Republic" is proof that while box-office, network TV ratings and music sales are slumping, games are holding their own, thanks to steady growth from online games. Revenue from games played online last year topped $7 billion, up from $6.5 billion in 2010, according to Parks & Associates. Even among its interactive peers, "The Old Republic" is touted as a leap forward. Much as the first "Star Wars" movie in 1977 changed film history, its makers hope to create a new gold standard for gaming. "We want to do to other video games what talkies did to silent films," said Rich Vogel, co-director of the studio leading the game's production. To recoup its investment, "The Old Republic's" publisher, Electronic Arts Inc., will have to snag more than 1 million customers willing to spend $60 to buy the game and an additional $15 a month to play for years on end. The game, released in late December, already has more than a million registered users, but many could leave after a free 30-day trial. "The real test is whether they can retain subscribers in the long run," said analyst Doug Creutz of Cowen & Co. At the Austin home office of game developer BioWare, a subsidiary of Electronic Arts, more than 400 designers, programmers, writers and artists have immersed themselves in the imagined Star Wars uni-

verse, surrounded by maps of the ice planet Hoth, armor designs for bounty hunters and even a five-day weather forecast for Princess Leia's home world of Alderaan. Art has been outsourced to Russia, Estonia and China. Motion capture filming is done in L.A. and Vancouver, Canada, with voices recorded in New York, London and Paris in English, French and German. Quality assurance testing takes place in Romania, Argentina and India, while technical operations are run out of Virginia and the customer service center operates in Ireland. A regular plane shuttles employees between Austin and Electronic Arts' headquarters in Redwood Shores, Calif. "Coordinating it all is like teaching elephants to do ballet," said Greg Zeschuk, who co-founded BioWare with Ray Muzyka. "The Old Republic's" builders are trying to fundamentally change the online gaming experience. In most such games, players, alone or in groups, go on generic quests interspersed with narrative moments. But what players see and do in "The Old Republic" is shaped by the players' own decisions. On one mission, an imperial agent in search of clues can flirt with a

female character or threaten to kill her — and then do so, after she talks. Those choices take place in the context of eight distinctive story lines inspired by movies and written for different character types whom players choose at the beginning of their adventure. Players who choose the smuggler will see hints of "Big Trouble in Little China," for instance, while the trooper's tale is loosely based on "Band of Brothers." "With each character class, you create and star in your own 'Star Wars' adventure," said head writer Daniel Erickson, who with 16 scribes created every detail of "The Old Republic's" galaxy down to details about Sith art, interstellar wedding protocol and the look of the elephant-like Bantha's excrement. It's all collected in a digital library, accessible available only to BioWare employees, called BioWiki. And as with every online game, it allows players to join together on missions or engage in mortal combat against one another. The idea for the game has its origins at a 2005 meeting between Vogel and BioWare's Zeschuk and Muzyka, two Canadian physicians-turneddevelopers. After game

attempts to adapt "Lord of the Rings," "A Game of Thrones" and Marvel comic book superheroes such as Spider-Man, the team signed a co-publishing deal with "Star Wars" creator George Lucas. The filmmaker, who declined to comment for this story, blessed the idea of setting the Old Republic in "Star Wars" prehistory and gave Muzyka and Zeschuk virtually free rein. His Lucas-Arts' staff stepped in only to soften content they found too risque, such as scenes involving sex slaves. To avoid contradicting established tales of Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader, the game takes place 3,000 years before the "Star Wars" films. From a business perspective, potential rewards are huge: "World of Warcraft," the most successful multiplayer online game to date, has generated more than $3 billion in profit over the last seven years. "There's no other opportunity to make money like this in the entertainment industry because people keep paying to play continuously," said Bruce Hack, a former chief executive of "World of Warcraft" publisher Vivendi Games. It's also a great risk. In addition to the nearly $200 million spent to create the game, tens of millions of additional dollars per year will be required to

keep it refreshed with new stories and adventures. When the makers of "The Old Republic" began their work, subscribers were flocking to multiplayer online games. But that trend has reversed recently. Even the mighty "World of Warcraft" has lost nearly 2 million players over the last year as customers have embraced free online titles such as "FarmVille"

and "League of Legends." In addition, although "Star Wars" is among the most popular and recognizable entertainment brands in history, characters and story lines familiar from the movies are not part of the game's landscape, because its setting is so far in advance of the film narratives. There is no Han Solo or Chewbacca in sight.

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This week in the arts Today Read to Dogs, 2-4 pm. Read to a certified therapy dog. No sign up required. Manhattan Public Library, Storytime Room. UPC Film: “The Three Musketeers," 8 p.m. for $3. K-State Student Union Forum Hall.

Monday PBR (Pool, Bowling and Recreation), 6-11 p.m. Specials: $1.25 bowling, $1.25 billiards for 30 minutes, deals on PBR beer, and more. K-State Student Union Recreation.

Tuesday Campus Master Plan: Open Meeting, noon-1:30 p.m. Also 6:308 p.m. Wednesday. K-State Student Union Forum Hall. Last Tuesday Gaming, 4-6 p.m. Play video games on the Wii for teens and children. Groesbeck Meeting Room, Manhattan Public Library.

Wednesday An Evening with The Onion, 8 p.m. Tickets for the live show are available at the McCain Box Office. K-State students may purchase tickets in advance for $3 or $5 at the door. Tickets for non-students are available for $5 in advance and $7 at the door. McCain Auditorium.

Thursday American Criminal Justice Association Lecture featuring Chris Allen, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, 6-7 p.m. Chris will speak on the purpose of the ATF and

employment opportunities that may be available. K-State Student Union North Dining. Sailor's Valentines Workshop, 6:30-8 p.m. $10 per person, reservations requested. Beach Museum of Art. K-State Theatre presents “The Madwoman of Chaillot” by Jean Giraudoux, 7:30 p.m. through Saturday. Also 7:30 p.m. February 911 and 2:30 p.m. February 12. For tickets, call the McCain Box Office at (785) 532-6428 or order online at www.themercury.com. Nichols Theatre.

Friday Presentation: “Edupunk” by Jim Groom, 1:30 p.m. Town Hall Room, Leadership Studies. West Coast Swing Dance Lessons, 7 p.m. Also March 2. Cost: $12. C.L. Hoover Opera House. UPC Film: “The Tower Heist," 8 p.m. for $2. Also 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday and 8 p.m. Sunday for $3. KState Student Union Forum Hall. K-State After Hours: Lazer Tag, 8 p.m.-midnight. K-State Student Union Ballroom. Rock’It Bowl, 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Bowling and billiards specials. KState Student Union Recreation.

vs. Baylor, 7 p.m. Bramlage Coliseum.

Sunday Family Valentine's Workshop, 2-4 p.m. Reservations are not required but children must be accompanied by an adult. Beach Museum of Art.

Live music Today Jazz Brunch, 10 a.m.-noon. Bluestem Bistro. First Infantry Division Band Brass Quintet Concert, 2 p.m. Manhattan Public Library. Wayne Goins Jazz Trio, 6-8 p.m. dellaVoce.

Monday The Bears of Blue River, 9 p.m. Auntie Mae’s.

Wednesday Josh Abbott Band, 10 p.m. Longhorn’s. The Damn Quails, 10:30 p.m. Last Chance.

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presents guest and faculty artists Jeff Pelischek and Tod Kerstetter on clarinets, 7:30 p.m. All Faiths Chapel. Kevin Fowler, 10 p.m. Longhorn’s.

Saturday Andy Frasco, 9 p.m. Auntie Mae’s. K-State Music Department: Wildcat Oboe Day, all day with a concert at 5 p.m. 204 McCain.

Friday Hale Library Concert Series: "Music of Sousa's Soloists," 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25, students are $10. For information, call Darchelle Martin at (785) 532-7442. Hemisphere Room, Hale Library To place an item here and on The Mercury’s website, please go to www.themercury.com/calendar. Hit the “click to submit an event” button and follow the directions. If mailing in, send to A&E Calendar, The Manhattan Mercury, P.O. Box 787, Manhattan, KS 66505. The deadline is noon on Wednesday for the following Sunday. It’s a free service of The Mercury.

MHS Battle of the Bands NO. 1, FROM PAGE D1 mance high in front of more than 250 people. Senn offered the most low-key performance, sitting in a chair near the edge of the stage with her guitar. She took a storyteller’s approach, talking before each song. After Senn exited, friends came up to hug her and compliment the performance. Senn kept asking the same questions. Did she sound okay? Were her stories funny? Senn said her first time performing was better than she thought. “I was really nervous at the audition,” she said. “For this, I was really relaxed.” Conquering Your Gravity, whose members listed Coldplay and John Mayer among their influences, sought to get the crowd into their performance by telling the audience to clap, fist pump and sing. Confetti was even thrown during the finale, “To The Moon and Back.” It’s also the band’s

favorite song. “One of my many love songs for no one,” Mares said. The song also represented the band’s big finale. Many bands have been broken up due to bitter in-fighting and solo aspirations. That’s not the case with this band; Mares is moving soon. “Honestly, it was the perfect last show,” Mares said. “We rocked that. What better place to make your name than in front of your classmates?” Mares and the rest of the band went out to watch FUMA, the last act and winner of the competition. FUMA’s selfdescribed style is alternative syth-rock. Noah Schmidt said the band is inspired by family and friendship. The judges’ score had all the bands within one point of each other. Although she didn’t win, Senn joined the rest of the performers in asserting her intent to continue in music. “This is what I plan to do for the rest of my life,” she said.

Saturday Winter Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m.- noon. Pottorf Hall, CiCo Park. Community Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. An exhibition of educational and non-profit organizations that serve our greater community. Manhattan Town Center. K-State Basketball vs. Texas A&M, 3 p.m. Bramlage Coliseum. K-State Women’s Basketball,

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Moore was ‘smoking something’ Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Demi Moore smoked something before she was rushed to the hospital on Monday night and was convulsing and "semi-conscious, barely," according to a caller on a frantic 911 recording released Friday by Los Angeles fire officials. The woman tells emergency operators that Moore, 49, had been "having issues lately." "Is she breathing normal?" the operator asks.

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Apple beats out Samsung as world's largest smartphone seller San Jose Mercury News Apple Inc.'s record 37 million iPhones sold in the last quarter of 2011 made it the world's leading smartphone vendor for the quarter, barely topping rival Samsung Electronics Co., an analysis firm reported Friday. Samsung sold 36.5 million smartphones in the final three

months of 2011, Strategy Analytics reported, slightly below Apple's total. Those sales figures gave Apple 23.9 percent of the market and Samsung 23.5 percent of the market for the quarter. The quarter proved to be the biggest in history for smartphone sales, with total units sold reaching 155 million. For the year, nearly half a billion

smartphones, 488 million, were sold worldwide, another record. Apple couldn't stage a comeback in Strategy's yearly figures, as Samsung sold 97.4 million smartphones for the entire year, topping Apple's 2011 total of 93 million. "With global smartphone shipments nearing half a billion units in 2011, Samsung is

now well positioned alongside Apple in a two-horse race at the forefront of one of the world's largest and most valuable consumer electronics markets," Neil Mawston, executive director at Strategy Analytics, said in the company's news release. Apple has sued Samsung in several countries, claiming that its devices, powered by Google's Android operating

system, infringe on the Cupertino, Calif., company's patents. Samsung commercials for its Galaxy line of smartphones, meanwhile, poke fun at Apple and its fans. Third in both the yearly and quarterly figures was 2010's leader in sales, Nokia, Strategy reported. Apple's large sales figure at the end of 2011 also helped its

mobile operating system, iOS, overtake Android as the dominant mobile operating system for smartphones in the U.S. in the fourth quarter, an earlier report said. Research firm Kantar Worldpanel ComTech reported Wednesday that Apple's share of the U.S. market reached 44.9 percent in the quarter, a fingernail ahead of Android's 44.8 percent.

0441. Full Gospel Businessman’s Fellowship, third Fri., KSU Union Ballroom, info, 5371940. H a b i t a t f o r H u m a n i t y — Manhattan Chapter, a non-profit organization that provides decent, affordable and environmentally sound housing for persons whom such aspirations might otherwise be impossible, info. 537-7545. Harmony Rebekah Lodge 689, 7:30 p.m., 2nd and 4th Tues., Senior Center, 412 Leavenworth St.,Contact Nancy Drumm at 785-539-7713. H e a d S t a r t o f Ma n h a t t a n , Board of Directors meet second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m., 2600 Kimball, info., 5372045. Historic Districts Review Board, 7 p.m., 4th Tuesday, Riley County Historical Society. HIV/AIDS Support Group, One group only for those infected with HIV/AIDS and another group for HIV+ and their partners and families. Call 587-1999 for info. Home-based Business Assoc., meets the 3rd Thurs. at the Friendly Cooker in Wamego. Info., 456-8668. Human Resource Management Network, 11:30 a.m.,third Wednesday, Manhattan Country Club, info., Jami Clark, 5321637.. Independent Order of Oddfellows, 7:30 p.m., 2nd, 4th Tues., Senior Center, 412 Leavenworth St., contact Robert Leazenby at 785-410-6717. Infant-Toddler Services Network of Riley County, early intervention services for children birth to age 3 with developmental delays or disability; info., 776-6363. International Association of Administra tive Professionals, info., Susan 532-4023. Junior League of the Flint Hills, 6:30 p.m., fourth Mon., for meeting info., email info@jlfh.org K-State Flying Club, promoting all aspects of general aviation. Info., 456-2795. Kansas State Nurses Association, third Tues., info., 776-7732 or 539-4759. Kappa Kappa Gamma, contact Miriam Milleret, 539-3677. KAPE, 7:30 p.m., 2nd Tues. Call Hall, info., 776-5345. Kaw Blue Lodge, No. 107, 7:30 p.m., first, third Tues., Masonic Temple, 930 Yuma. Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and N o r t h w e s t M o . , info. about troops, membership and programs, 205 S. 4th St., Suite 1E, Manhattan, KS, 66502. Contact Crystal Bryant at (785) 776-1488. Kaw Valley Muzzle Loaders, 2nd Sun., 9 a.m., Zeandale, Bayer Quarry, 776-6365. Kaw Valley Rodeo Association, 7:30 p.m., fourth Mon., Pottorf Hall. Konza Prairie Quilters Guild, 9 a.m., second Mon., St. Thomas More Catholic Church. KPL Retirees, 11:30 a.m., first Thurs., Sirloin Stockade. KSU Retired Classified Employees, meet at Sirloin Stockade, 2nd Thursday of every month, 11:30 a.m. 456-9591. Lafayette Lodge No. 16, AF& AM, 1st, 3rd Thurs. La Leche League, 10 a.m. & 7 p.m., fourth Tues., breastfeeding info. and support organization; info., Brenda, 539-3993 or Emily, 395-6127. Lamaze classes, Mercy Health-College, info., 587-5413. Landlords of Manhattan, for meeting times or information call Roger Luthi at 539-4357. League of Women Voters, “Lunch with League,” 2nd Tues., 11:30 a.m., Manhattan Public Library. Brown bag informal lunch, 4th Tues., 11:45 a.m. at Riley County office building. 539-7864. Lions Club (Manhattan), 6:15 p.m., 2nd and 4th Mon., for meeting location call Don Robertson, 770-8305. Lions Club (Sunflower), 6:30 a.m., second, fourth Mon., Vista Drive Inn on Tuttle Creek Blvd., Chuck Tannehill, 537-8867. Little Apple Optimist Club, noon Tuesdays, call Regina Schroeder, 537-7852, or Peggy Frazier, 539-6028. Little Apple Pilot Club, 6 p.m., third Mon., at the Manhattan Country Club. Little Apple Task Force on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, 7:30 p.m., first Mon., MHS library. Living Wage Coalition, Flinthills, Info., John Exdell 539-6076 or Janet Jackson 5651032, 710 Moro, www.flinthills.com/~mapj/ lvwage.html. Lone Wranglers Square Dance Club . Dances at Senior Citizen Center, 7:30 p.m. 1st and 3rd Tuesday. Larry Erickson, 5394424. Lupus Support Group, call 776-0308. Lyme Disease Support Group, trying to form a group. Call 539-0118. Manhattan Alliance For Peace and Justice, info., 537-2025 or 539-6076. Manhattan Area Builders Association, third Wed., 6:30 p.m. , location TBA, info, 532-9080, www.mabaonline.org M.A.R.J., Manhattan Area Rail Joiners (Railroad Modelers) 1223 Pierre St., Don

Clagett, 537-7624 or Robert Stewart 5378730. Manhattan Area Retired Teachers Association, 9:30 a.m., first Wed., Seniors’ Center. Manhattan Area Weavers and Spinners Guild, 1st Tues., 7 p.m., info., 537-9508. Manhattan Breakfast Optimist Club, Wednesdays, 6:30 a.m., Ramada Inn. M anhattan Celiac Sprue Support Group, third Sunday of each month, 5-8 p.m. Info., Julie Griffith, 537-8526. Manhattan Coin Club, 7:30 p.m. second Tues., 212 S. 4th St., at the VFW building. Manhattan High School Alumni Association. Pres. Dave Fiser, 537-9123; V.P. Cam Feltner, 539-7861.Call for info. Manhattan Jaycees, 7:30 p.m., first Monday, Pizza Hut, Aggieville. Info, 341-6581. Man-Kan Camper Club, Deak and Edna Williams, President, 1-785-539-8771, 2241 Pillsbury Dr. Manhattan Kansans For Life, meetings 3rd Thurs., different locations. Manhattan Kennel Club, 7:30 p.m., second Thurs., Hunters Island Community Bldg. Manhattan Kiwanis Club, 6 p.m., Tues., Clarion Hotel, 323-0871 or P.O. Box 876, Manhattan, 66505-0876. Manhattan Konza Rotary Club, 7 a.m. Friday, Meadowlark Hills Community Room. Manhattan Library Association, support group for public library, info., 776-4741. Manhattan Mineral, Gem and Fossil Club, 7:30 p.m., second Thurs., U.F.M., 1221 Thurston. Manhattan Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group meets every third Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Manhattan Public Library. For more information, please contact Mary Bowen, 785-3173302. Manhattan/Riley County Preservation Alliance, Inc., P.O. Box 1893, 7:30 p.m., 2nd Thurs., usually at the First Congregational Church but location sometimes varies, info. Dixie West, 539-2308. Manhattan Rotary Club , noon Thurs., Ramada Inn. Manhattan Solar Kiwanis Club, luncheon meeting at noon Mondays, Little Apple Brewing Co. Details, Ronald Williams,sec., 587-4122. Manhattan Toastmasters, 6-7 p.m., 2nd and 4th Mon.,Radina’s Coffeehouse, 616 N. Manhattan Ave., info. Jim at 776-1706. Manhattan Wood Carvers, First and third Mondays of each month in the basement of the First Christian Church of Manhattan, at 5th & Humboldt, at 6:30 p.m. For info call Jim at (785) 341-6603. BGC Teen Center, Fun and safe place for youth ages 13-18 to engage in positive behaviors. Located at 305 S. 4th St.; Fri.Sat., 6 -10 p.m. More info., call Joyce Glasscock, executive director, 539-1947. Mercy Regional-Diabetes monthly support group hold regular meetings.Check the website for meeting times. Military Council of Catholic Women, Thurs., 7 p.m., Morris Hill Chapel, Ft. Riley. Jackie: 239-4691. Mood Disorder Support Group, 1st Monday, Peace Lutheran Church. Morning Star C.R.O. is run for and by consumers of mental health services, with severe and persistent mental illness, open Mon. and Thurs., 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at 1018 Poyntz Ave.Stan Wilson, 313-5488. Mother to Mother Ministry, two to three women are teamed with one mother of limited income. 539-0836. Mothers of Preschoolers, 9-11:30 a.m., first and third Tue. Westview Community Church. Info, 456-8257. Multiple Connections, a support group for families of twins and triplets. Contact Cathlene, 565-0794. NAACP-Manhattan Chapter, 7 p.m., 3rd Mon., Douglass Center. Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Mon., University Christian Church, 2800 Claflin Road, 8 p.m. ; Wed. noon, Harris Activity Center, 530 Poyntz Ave.; Thursday 8 p.m.; University Christian Church. Nathan W. Thatcher Consistory, No. 107, A.A.S.R., (PHA), 7:30 p.m., fourth Wed., Masonic Temple, 930 Yuma. National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), 11:15 a.m., third Wed., R.C. McGraw’s, 2317 Tuttle Creek Blvd. For information, call A. Domsch (785) 5651590. Neuropathy Support Group, 10:45 a.m., 2nd Thurs., Seniors’ Service Center, info., 537-4040. National Alliance On Mental Illness (NAMI Kansas-Flint Hills) , Meets third Wednesday of each month, except July, at 7 ;.m., in the Pawnee building at 1558 Hayes Dr., Manhattan. For info, call Paul or Janet Smith (785) 776-9288. Northern Flint Hills Audubon Society, For meeting time, program times, contacts and membership information, please visit www.nfhas.org. Ogen 60+ Club, 6 p.m. potluck dinner, 2nd Tuesday, Ogden Community Center, 220 Willow St. No dinner in July and Aug. Contact Judy Grossnickle, 537-2457. Ogden Friendship House outreach center

with food pantry, clothing and household goods for Ogden residents in need. 226 Riley Ave. in Ogden. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 1 - 4 p.m.; Contact Dir. Diana Chapel, 5375116. Ogden V.F.W. Post No. 11374, 7 p.m. 1st Monday, Gasthaus Zum Adler, 212 Riley, Ogden, info. Ernest L. Duchatel. Older Kansans Employment Program, Job Club meets the 2nd Thursday of every month from 11 a.m. to noon; computer class meets 2nd and 4th Mondays from 10-11 a.m., at the North Central Area Agency on Aging, 401 Houston. Contact Karen Hubbard, 776-9294, karenh@ncfhaaa.com. Opportunity Preschool Inc., board for Manhattan/Ogden Head Start meets 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., 2600 Kimball. 5872045. Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 209, 7:30 p.m., first, third Tues., Masonic Hall. Outdoor Club, weekend outings including hiking, bicycling and canoeing. Info., 5396643. Overeaters Anonymous, 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Mercy Regional Hospital meeting room, nearest the cafeteria. Charlotte, 537-2524, or Joyce, 776-5912. Parent Support Group, 7 p.m., third Tues., Jeff Mathis, 587-4235. Parents As Teachers, educational and support program for all families prenatally to age 3, Info., 587-2058. Parkinson’s Support Group-Flint Hills, 2 to 3 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Meadowlark Hills, 2121 Meadowlark Road. For more information, call 3233874. P.E.O. Chapter BD, 1 p.m., fourth Tues.; Chapter DE, 1:30 p.m., 2nd Tues.; Chapter FK, 10 a.m., 2nd, 4th Thurs.; Chapter GX, 1st, 3rd Thurs., info., 537-0460; Chapter GU, 1:30 p.m., 2nd Tues., info., 776-3416; Chapter IL, 7:30 p.m., 2nd, 4th Wed.; Chapter IU, 7:30 p.m., 2nd, 4th Wed., in homes, 776-6252; Chapter IW, 9:45 a.m., 2nd Wed. Pet Hotline, Pet Hotline Youth Group, monthly meetings, info., 1-456-2592, 1494-8415. Pilot Club of Manhattan, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, noon, Holiday Inn on the campus. First Wednesday meetings are business, second meetings feature speakers from the region. Visit www.pilotclubofmanhattan.org. PFLAG-Flint Hills Chapter, First Congregational Church, 700 Poyntz., third Tues. every month, 6:30 p.m., info, 410-3130, fhpflag@sbcglobal.net. Sunflower Pilot Club, 1st and 3rd Thursdays, noon, Holiday Inn, info., Shirley Hobrock, 776-3175. Prairie Star Quilters Guild, 2nd Mon., 7:15 p.m., Wheat Room, Pottorf Hall, Cico Park. Details, Karen Spaeth, 539-1363. Prairie Roots Garden Club, 7 p.m. 2nd Tues., information, 776-5921. Pregnancy Testing Center, 1445 Anderson Ave., Joy Bullock, 539-3338. Pregnancy testing, free, confidential. Call for appt. Also: peer consultation, emotional support, post abortion help and practical help with children, infant, maternity items. Educational services: prenatal development, parenting skills more. Prenatal classes currently serving single moms only. Contact Jeannie. Prenatal and Postpartum exercise, Mercy Health Center, 587-5485. Regional AIDS Project Inc., and services for those HIV positive and those close to them, info., 587-1999 or 2601 Anderson Ave., Suite 200-B. Republican Women of Pottawatomie County, info., Diana K. Clark, president, 785-494-2486, vice chair Kerri Ebert, 785494-2436. Republican Women of Riley County, info., Dixie Roberts, president, 537-1590. Riley County Association for Family and Community Education, call Riley County Extension, 537-6350. Riley County Corrections Advisory Board, 4 p.m., 3rd Thursday, 115 N. 4th St., second floor; info., 776-1084. Riley County Community Corrections Advisory Board, 4 p.m., 3rd Tuesday, 105 Courthouse Plaza. Riley County Council of Social Agencies, noon, first Mon., Seniors Center, 537-4040 to register, bring lunch. Riley County Democratic Party, chair, Kathryn Focke, 770-3987. Riley County Fish and Game Assoc., 7:30 p.m., first Thurs., Green Valley School,Paul Miller, 539-7154. Riley County Fliers, 7 p.m., first Mon., Car Clinic, 214 Colorado St. Info, Gary, 5379981. Riley County Genealogical Society, library, 2005 Claflin Rd., Info, 565-6495. Riley County Historical Society, 2309 Claflin Road, quarterly dinner meetings in January, April, July and October, info., 5656490. Riley County Humane Society, 7 p.m., 2nd Monday, First United Methodist Fellowship Hall, 121 N. Sixth. Riley County Republican Party, chair, Barb

VanSlyke, 539-8527. Information available at www.rileycountyrepublicans.com. Riley County Seniors’ Service Center, 412 Leavenworth, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Fri., classes, events, services, meals on site and home delivered, info., 537-4040. RSVP of the Flint Hills, Provides meaningful volunteer opportunities for persons 55 years of age and older. 417 Houston St. Contact Executive Director Lori Bishop at 776-7787 or online at rsvp.manhattanks.org. Scoot-A-Boot Country Dancers’ Assoc. , meets every Tues. at 7:30 p.m. at R.C. McGraws. County dance lessons are free, open to public. Info: 537-3225 or 5399184. Self-Help Network of Kansas, Monty, 1800-445-0116. Sertoma Evening Club, 6:15 p.m., 1st & 3rd Mon., at Blue Hills Room. Info., Cecil, 5392627. Sertoma Luncheon Club, noon, 2nd and 4th Tuesday, Little Apple Brewing Co. Shepherd’s Crossing, a service of the churches of Riley County, 621 Humboldt, Tues., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Thurs., 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Info., 776-1470. Singles — Konza Connection, 6:30 p.m. Fri., Manhattan Town Center - ; info. 537-6202. Singles — Sunflower Loners on Wheels, singles camping group, info. 565-4152. Supersitters, classes for children grades 58. Mercy Health Center. 587-5413. Support Groups, at Westview Community Church: eating disorder, chronic illness, divorce care, military life transitions and depression, all meet on Tuesdays, 6;45 p.m. Info, 537-7173. Transitions, Pet Loss Support Group, 7 p.m., 1st and 3rd Thurs., KSU small animal hospital room E-107, info. 532-5690. Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group, last Thurs. of month, United Methodist Church, info. Jane Garcia, 532-6879. Three Rivers Independent Living Resource Center, disability issues, 1-800-555-3994. Topeka Rose Society, 2nd Tues., 7 p.m., Preston Hale Room at Ward Meade Park, 124 NW Fillmore, Topeka. Info., (785) 2660997. OPS No. 587, weigh in at 8:30 a.m., meetTO ing at 9 a.m. Tues., 1609 College Ave., United Methodist Church. 1-800-932-8677. United Nations Assoc./USA, Flint Hills Chapter, Dan Talab, pres., 539-9329. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post & Auxiliary 1786, second Monday, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 212 S. Fourth St., VFW Plaza, Marvin Ketterer, commander, 776-4177. www.vfw1786.org Visually Impaired Persons, 2 p.m., 3rd Tues., Seniors’ Service Center, info., 5391973. Wamego Dutch Mill Sweet Adelines, 6:30 p.m. Mondays, West Side Baptist Church in Topeka (4th and Fillmore). Info., Lori Goetsch, 410-3746; Sally Vonada, 3410548. Weight Watchers, Meeting Times: Mon., 6 p.m.; Tues., 9:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m.; Thurs., 12:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m.; Sat., 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. 601 3rd Place--Hyvee Club Room. Info., 1-800-651-6000. Welcome Club of Manhattan , promotes friendships between new residents and longtime members. Luncheons 3rd Thurs. Info 776-9099/776-6167. Widowed Person Service Program, various community activities, info., 537-4040. Women and Men Against Rape, 7 p.m., Thursday., Room 203, KSU, info., 7767623. World Friendship, 9:30-11 a.m., Tuesdays when University is in session, First Presbyterian Church, 8th and Leavenworth. Transportation provided. Info., Mary Alice Schlesener, 776-8519. Yard Art Classic Car Club, club meets second Friday of the month at 7 p.m. at Jerry’s Wholesale Carpet, 8350 Hwy 24.; Terry Jones, 539-1354, Jerry Roehm, 7709290.

Directory of Organizations A capella singing, The Barbershop Harmony Society’s Little Apple Chorus, 7:30 p.m., Thursdays, First United Methodist Church, 530 Poyntz Ave. AA Meetings, • Sunday: The Week that Was, 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., The Allan Lee Center, 621 Humboldt St. • Monday: Noon Group, 12:05 p.m., Blue Valley United Methodist Church, 835 Church Ave.; Poyntz Ave. Group women’s meeting, 6 p.m., First Lutheran Church, north basement entrance, 930 Poyntz Ave.; The Week that Was, 7:30 p.m., The Allan Lee Center, 621 Humboldt St. • Tuesday: Noon Group, 8:30 a.m., 12:05 p.m., Blue Valley United Methodist Church; The Week That Was, 7:30 p.m., The Allan Lee Center, 621 Humboldt St. The Spoke Group, 8 p.m., Green Valley Community Center, 3770 Green Valley Road. •Wednesday: Noon Group, 12:05 p.m., 835 Church Ave.; Turning Point Group, 7 p.m. College Avenue United Methodist Church, 1609 College Ave. • Thursday: Noon Group, 8:30 a.m., 12:05 p.m., Blue Valley United Methodist Church; The Week That Was, 7:30 p.m., The Allan Lee Center, 621 Humboldt St. • Friday: Noon Group, 12:05 p.m., 835 Church Ave.; Poyntz Avenue Group, 5:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church, north basement entrace, 930 Poyntz; The Week That Was, 7:30 p.m., The Allan Lee Center, 621 Humboldt St. • Saturday: Noon Group, 12:05 p.m. 835 Poyntz Ave.; Poyntz Avenue Group, 8:30 a.m., 7 p.m., 310 1/2 Poyntz Ave. • Manahttan AA Hotline: 537:8511 A.A.R.P., 9 a.m., third Thurs., Sept. through June, Senior Center. American Association of University Women (AAUW), General branch meeting 2nd Mon. or as announced. AAUW supports equal opportunity and education for women and girls. Membership open to all who have an associate or bachelor’s degree. For info., Jean Strickler 539-4752. A F S I n t e r c u l t u r a l P r o g r a m s , foreign exchange student programs at monthly meetings; host family opp. Info. Rich Senften, 539-8028. Aglow International, meets monthly to equip the believing person and to share Jesus with those who are searching. Info. Barbara Laflin, 468-3529. Al Anon, Sunday: Sunday Night Steppers, College Avenue Methodist Church, 7:30 p.m.; Monday, Wamego AFG, St. Bernard’s Education Center, 1006 Eighth St., Wamego, 7 p.m.; Tuesday, Serenity AFG, St. Paul Episcopal Church, Sixth and Poyntz, 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Hugs AFG, First Christian Church, Fifth and Humboldt, 8 p.m. Alzheimer’s Support Group, 1:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Seniors’ Services Center, 412 Leavenworth St. This group is designed specifically for caregivers and family members of Alzheimer’s patients. For more information, call 537-4040. American Cancer Society, info., 1-800359-1025. American Diabetes Association — Kansas Affiliate, education meeting, 6-7 p.m., 2nd Thurs., Conference Room, 401 Houston St.; Wamego Support Group, 2nd Tues., 6-7 p.m., Wamego City Hospital. Info., 587-5481. American Legion Pearce-Keller Post 17 and Auxiliary, 7 p.m., first Monday, 114 McCall Rd.; Info., Charlene Redman 3134790. American Legion Post 207, bar hours, Thurs.-Sun., open 5 p.m.; meetings: second Thursday. American Legion, Ogden Post, 515 Riley Ave., Ogden, bingo every Fri. and Sat., at 7 p.m. American Red Cross of the Flint Hills,.Providing relief to victims of disaster and helping people prepare for, prevent and respond to emergencies. Volunteers are needed in disaster services, health & safety and office staffing. Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED classes bi-weekly. For more information or emergency assistance call 537-2180 or go to www.thinkred.org. Bereaved Parents Support Group, 7:30 p.m., 1st Tues. of every other month, Feb., April, June, August, Oct., Dec., first floor meeting room at the Mercy College Ave., Campus, call 776-2868. Bereavement Support Group, noon to 1 p.m., second Tuesday, First Baptist Church, Info, 537-0688. Better Breathing Club, 1 p.m. first Thursday, Midland Medical Inc., 620 Tuttle Creek Blvd., for information call 5397005. Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Manhattan, 305 S. 4th St., for information call 7769575. Big Lakes Regional Council, economic dev., community improvements, planning info. in Geary, Marshall, Pottawatomie and Riley counties; J. Everett Mitchell, 776-4859. Blue Valley Riders Motorcycle Club, 7 p.m., first Wednesday, Manhattan Carpet and Interiors, 2613 Anderson.

Boy Scouts of America, Coronado Area Council, P.O. Box 938, Manhattan, info. Robert Hedley, district director, 776-6788. Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan, Educational and recreational activities for youth ages 6-18. Located at 220 S. 5th St. More info., call Joyce Glasscock, ex. dir., 539-1947. Business and Professional Women’s Organization, dinner meeting, 6:30 p.m. first Wed., Holidome, Info. Ruth Williams, 539-4948. Breast Cancer Support Group, 1st Tues. every month, 7 p.m. College Ave. Methodist Church. Contact Janet Kiser, 776-9936. Breastfeeding Education Programs and Support, Mercy Health Center, 587-5413. Campus Life, weekly in Manhattan, Riley, Junction City, St. George, Chapman and Westmoreland for high school- and middle school-aged youth. Cardiac Support Group, 10 a.m., first Wed., Mercy Health-College, info., 7762868. Caregivers Support Group, 10 a.m., second Wed.; Riley County Seniors’ Service Center, info., 537-4040. Childbirth Preparation Classes, weekly info., Mercy Health-College, 776-3322. Childbirth and Expectant Parent Educa tion Classes, weekly Sun. through Thurs., Mercy Health-Sunset, info., 587-4275. Crisis Center Inc., Free domestic violence and sexual assault services. 800-727-2785. Offers: shelter, emotional support, counseling, safety planning, assistance with protection orders, support groups, advocacy, emergency transportation and children’s services. Daughters of the American Revolution, 1:30 p.m., second Saturday of each month, info. Rebecca Rose, 537-8495. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, 6:30 p.m., 1st, 3rd Thurs., First Christian Church basement, 5th and Humboldt, info., Jenny, 341-4393 or John Jagger, 236-2366. Delta Delta Delta Alumnae, contact Janet Cooper at (785) 537-1324. Diabetes Education Group, 10:30 a.m., 2nd Wed., Seniors’ Service Center, info., 537-4040 Disabled American Veterans, 7 p.m., second Wednesdays, VFW Post Home, 212 S. 4th St. Info., 776-6905 or 537-9390. DAV Transportation, For transportation to Topeka VA call 537-7497. Dutch Mill Swingers, 7:30 p.m., first, third Sun., Louisville Gym, info., 456-7993. Eagles Lodge, Aerie and Auxiliary, 7:30 p.m., first, third Thurs., Auxiliary officers, first Thurs., 6:30 p.m., Eagles Aerie Home, 312 S. Fourth. Emotion Anonymous, 7 p.m. Mondays, Mercy Regional Health Center Bella Mercy Room No. 2. Info: Jeramy, 3230365. Enlisted Spouses Club, 7 p.m last Wed. of the month at the Armed Services YMCA in Junction City. Contact Heather Johnson at 784-3670. E v e n S t a r t , family reading program, monthly workshops and home visits, Lina Guebert, 587-2080. First Aid Training, Mercy Health Center, 587-5413. Flatlanders Jeep Club, second Sun., noon, Briggs Jeep. Faye Arp, 776-9279. Flint Hills Alliance Inc., a GLBT organization, meetings: 1st Thurs. 7:30 p.m., potlucks: 3rd Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Homepage: http://www.debtaylor.com Flint Hills Autism Spectrum Parent/Care giver Support, 7-8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Amanda Arnold Elementary School Library, 1435 Hudson St. For more information, e-mail Cheryl Richt at asdflinthills@yahoo.com. Flint Hills Breadbasket, office hours: 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Mon. through Fri. 905 Yuma St., Info., 5370730. Flint Hills Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Support Group, 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m., 1st Christian Church, info. http://dbsa.manhattanks. org. Flint Hills Gymnastics Assoc., 7:15 p.m., second Wed., Waddell and Reed, Town East Shopping Center, 445 E. Poyntz. Flint Hills Harriers Running Club, 3rd Tuesday of each month, info., 539-5568. Flint Hills Jeep Club, 2nd Sat., 10 a.m., Dustin Eichem, 913-706-2831, Jim Crawford, 785-776-1205, call before 9 p.m. Flint Hills Living Wage Coalition, Info., Jan Garten at jrexcoyote@aol.com or Sara L. Fisher at saraf@ksu.edu. Flint Hills Masterworks Chorale, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Manhattan Christian College, info. call Mary Ann Buhler at 539-3571. Fort Riley Duplicate Bridge Club, 1 p.m. Sun., Officer’s Club, Fort Riley. Champagne breakfast 10 a.m. Fort Riley Enlisted Spouses Club, 7 p.m. Thurs. for any spouse enlisted E1-E9 active duty, retired or deceased. Info., Steffany, 784-4532. 4-H Clubs, call R.C. Extension, 537-6350. Friends of Konza Prairie, Info. call 587-

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ADOPT: Together we’ll give your baby a bright secure future. Stacey, Expenses paid. 1-800-8168424

DOG OWNERS! Pet waste removal service, cleans yards and pens. Average $8. per week/ 1 dog. Call Scoopy Doo 317-2667 JENIFER Stalder et al. (beach body coach and O.R. Technician IACH) abandoned property at 4094 Taneil Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502. Property description: 2 hand weights, laundry basket, fleece blanket, rags, Bow-Flex, 9- drawer dresser, laptop, 3 plastic bins, 2-drawer file cabinet, twin mattress and box spring, and queen mattress: All of which are in very poor condition. These items will be disposed of by or donated to Julie Griffin's charity of choice if creditors make no claims. Contact: melcarol@att.net. Property will be disposed of on 14 Feb., 2012.

Found

As a courtesy of this newspaper, ads for found items will be published for three (3) days free of charge. CUTE, black, housebroken, cuddly kitten found on King’s Road. Call to identify or claim, 785-3173529. RED Tabby, adult female, altered and declawed, from Arbor Drive. To reclaim call the Animal Shelter, (785)587-2783. WHITE Boxer, 3 year old female, from 411 Lucin, Pott. County. To reclaim call the Animal Shelter, (785)587-2783.

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Automobiles

RENTALS

Garage, Storage

210 Knox Lane, 5x 5- 10x 30, 539-2325. LANDMARK Self Storage. Manhattan’s newest and largest facility now open. Located on Eureka Drive just off Scenic. 24 hour secured access with on site management. 785-313-7777

Stagg Hill Self Storage

Office Rooms

2505 ANDERSON, 1425 sq. ft. office. Call (785)532-8541 for details. 3 ROOM office building with common area, 500 sq. ft., utilities not included, trash provided, shared bathroom, located at 5008 Skyway Drive (near the airport). Office furniture provided if wanted. $400/ month, contact Megan Willich for showings at 785410-4291.

ULRICH Building, 4th Street & Poyntz, second floor 2- 4 offices (785)537-9100

Mobile Homes

GET cash for your car! Currently buying foreign and domestic autos, trucks, vans, etc. Anything considered. 539-3376 MIKES WRECKER Service now buying junk cars and trucks, not selling parts. Free pick up. Mon. Fri. 8 - 5, 785-776-4895, 785-539-4221

Motorcycles, Bicycles

Harley- Davidson New and used Harley- Davidson, Suzuki and Kawasaki motorcycles. Harley- Davidson clothing and accessories. Kawasaki ATV’s and Jet skis. 1021 Goldenbelt Blvd., Junction City, KS. Along I-70 between exits 295, 296. Toll free 1-877-600-1983-

Sport Utilities

1994 JEEP Grand Cherokee, V6, 4 W D, 193K. Runs good. Body & interior excellent. Call (785)410-2296, leave message.

AVAILABLE in Walnut Grove, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, freshly redone. No pets. For appointment call (785)537-8017.

AFFORDABLE efficiency apartment, 1 person only, no smoking, no pets, utilities paid, applications and credit report, $365/ month. Owner/agent, Carolyn Hill, 785-532-9870.

‘99 FORD Explorer XLT 4X 4, 79K, good condition, $4,900. (785)320-7783. jhnbnd58@gmail.com

Amherst Self Storage

2 BEDROOM apartment, quiet neighborhood, close to campus, washing facilities. Gas, water, trash paid. (785)539-3876, (785)537-4122. 2 BEDROOM, 1 bath basement apartment, shared common laundry, near campus, $495/ month. No pets. 785-410-4291 2 BEDROOM, in residential area, 1 block south of high school. Off street parking, Free washer/ dryer. Trash/ water paid. Available now. $605. (785)5395921 4 BEDROOM, available now, close to Westloop, Marlatt School. $1,200/ month. Call Janet, (785)410-7295.

myprimeplace.com New 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments. Close to KSU. We accept all pets. Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, washer and dryer, dishwasher, pool, walkin closets. June and August leases. (785)537-2096, M- F, 8:30- 4:30.

•• (785) 537-9064 •• STUDIO apartment, no pets or smoking, $400. 785-214-2898

NEWER 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath duplex- available immediately. Double car garage, walkout bsmt in Rock Creek school district. $1200/ mo. Call 785.456.5329 for more information. NEWER 5 bedroom, 3 bath, double garage, 4542 Periwinkle. (785)231-4277

Roommates

ROOMMATE wanted to share furnished home. All bills paid. 785-537-9039

Farms & Acreage

80 ACRES m/ 1, trees, pond, creek, wildlife. Blacktop access. Rural water. 3 miles south of I-70 on Keene Road. Wabaunsee Co. Great building site! $3,250 per acre. 785-249-4848 WE are offering for sale 20- 40 acres. Rock Creek school district, beautiful spring fed pond, timber, 1/2 mile gravel, rural water and Westar energy. This is a gorgeous building site! Will build to suit. Call for viewing. Dunafon Construction, Inc. (Doug) 785-410-0300.

Houses

830 Leavenworth -3+ Bed 3.5 Bath. Completely Renovated. $229,900 __________________________________ 2302 Vineyard Circle -4 bed, 2 bath. 1618 sqft. $123,500 Reduced OPEN HOUSE 1 - 3 pm Sunday Brandon Funk, Broker, (785) 317-2876 KansasLANDandHOME.com FOR sale by owner. 2 houses. Central air & heat. (785)537-7894, leave message.

Open House 2000 Rockhill Circle Sunday 1:00-3:00 pm 3 bedroom with 4th BR N/C in basement, 2 1/2 bath, central air, 2 car garage, extra large lot. $219,000. Knight Realty, (785)539-2539 or (785)341-2598.

New & Used 1826 Tuttle Creek Blvd. Manhattan, Kansas

Open 7 days a week, all sizes, plus boat and RV storage, competitive prices, security, on site management by Manhattan Airport. 785-776-1111.

B & T STORAGES COVERED RV Storage, 12x 24 feet, $50/ month 785-537-2190

CUTE 4 bdrm within walking distance of campus! 785-539-1554

Celebrating 28 years.... Thank you!

AZTEC STORAGE

810 Fairlane, 10x 20, 10x 30, 12x 30. 5261 Tuttle Creek Blvd, 5x 5, through 11x 28. Open 7 days a week. Well secured. Call 539-8996

6 Bedroom, 3 bath, on 3 acres. c www.wilksapts.com. Text 785-317-4701, 785-7762102

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Business Property

New storage units, all sizes, plus climate controlled units. Military and long term discounts. Located behind Little Apple Honda Toyota. (785)776-3888

Available Late Feb, March 1st

1 BEDROOM, 1 bath studio, near campus, August 1, $425/ month. No pets. 785-410-4291

Spacious 2-3 BR/ 1-3 BA Over 800 Units • Multiple Locations Pool & Fitness Facilities Call for Pricing, Showing & Availability

Garage, Storage

4 BEDROOM, 2 bath, near campus, available August 1, $1300/ month. No pets. 785-410-4291

ROOMMATE needed to share 4 bed, 2 bath house. $300 per month plus utilities. Deposit of the same. 2.5 miles from campus. (307)349-3967

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TOWN Pavilion, 300/ 1500 square feet, office space, downtown. (785)537-2332

4 BEDROOM home for lease, available Feb. 1. 314 Denison. Must see– http://stustanton.com/node/3 785-770-8246. $1300/ mo.

Manhattan City Ordinance 4814 assures every person equal opportunity in housing without distinction on account of race, sex, familial status, military status, disability, religion, color, national origin or ancestry. Violations should be reported to the Director of Human Resources at City Hall, 587-2443.

RENTALS

A-1 DEAL. Retail, 1,470- 5,900 sq. ft. Next to WalMart. Lease $1,100 per month per bay. 1019 Hostetler Dr. 785-539-1554

3 BEDROOM, 2 bath, newly remodeled, near campus, available June 1, $1050/ month. No pets. 785410-4291

2 BDRM, 1 1/2 Bath duplex in Wamego. 4 yrs old, appliances, W/ D hookups, & lawn service. Available March 1. $775.00 per mo. + dep. Application & lease required. (785)456-5988

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Lots

5 LOTS at Lake Elbo, $45,000. (785)776-2102 NORTHERN Estates. No specials. 2 acre lots, paved, 1 1/2 miles north of Wamego. (785)4563116 ON Wamego golf course (new 9) in gorgeous setting. (785)458-2862, (785)456-5219. Owner/ agent.

36 Mobile/Modular Homes

New and Pre-Owned Homes For Sale Financing available w. a. c. Competitive lot rent. Nice Community. www.redbudestates.net. (785)539-5791

Income Property

GREAT rental property for sale. 1 bedroom house, always rented, great condition. Own $250/ month. (785)313-3610

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Help Wanted

Houses

25 Unfurnished Apartments

15 Pickups, Trucks, Tractors ‘74 F-150 4x 4 390, 4 brl, 4 spd, flatbed, $900 O. B. O. (785)844-0247

3 BEDROOM, 2 bath, no pets, deposit. (785)3414882

24 Furnished Apartments

Paying $150 to $3,000. for salvage or rebuildable vehicles. Free tow, call anytime 785-539-8003

2 BDR, 1 Bath Duplex, Available June 1, 2012. Very Large Rooms, 1 Car Garage w/ Carport, Fenced Yard, Washer & Dryer Hookups. Lawn Care Provided. Rent $750.00. 332 N. Dickens. (785)341-3232

DOWNTOWN and westside locations, 500- 2,000 sq. ft. (785)537-2332

$$$ BUYING Junk and Repairable Vehicles, Cash paid- Free Tow. Same Day Service, $150- Up. (785)633-7556 $$$

CAR COUNTRY

2 BDR, 1 Bath Duplex, Available March 1, 2012. Very Large Rooms, 1 Car Garage, Fenced Yard, Washer & Dryer Hookups. Lawn Care Provided & Water Paid. Rent $750.00. 3001 #2 Dickens. (785)341-3232

*ALLIANCE*

MOBILE homes for rent. Please call Connie, (785)539-7940, 9:00- 5:00, Monday- Friday.

AAA Now paying $50 & up for salvage or used vehicles. Pick up available. Wamego Recycling, 785456-2439 or 785-456-3793.

26 Duplex,Condo,Townhome

New Ads, Cancellations, Corrections Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. day of publication Sunday: 10 a.m. Saturday

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

1810 Caroline Ave. Junction City, KS 785-238-4409

Condos & houses. Great locations. Military approved. Pet friendly. 785-539-2300. alliancemhk.com

Buying junk vehicles, free pick up. Scrap metal hauled away. 785-770-2066

AA Wamego Truck and Auto. Buying rebuildable or salvaged cars and trucks. Evening and weekend pickup available. 785-456-5433, 785-4567306.

• 10 minutes from Fort Riley • Swimming pool/hot tub • Full size washer/dryer in every unit • Clubhouse with home theater & game room

4TH STREET professional building, in high traffic area, has office space with convenient parking, available now. 785-776-7615

3 BEDROOM, 2 bath, $700/ month, White Subdivision, Walnut Grove. (785)494-8702

$ Top $ Paid Guaranteed

Ultimate Living in a Perfect Setting

Taylor Made Storage 2 miles north of Manhattan, 5x 10, to 12x 50. Big discount for long term. 785-587-8777

2002 BUICK Century, 74,000 mi. Very good cond. $4,195. (785)776-7190

Wanted: Automotive

The Bluffs

All sizes units available. Reasonable rates. 785341-5509

3 BEDROOM, 1 1/2 bath $450 rent. Washer, dryer included, in the town of Riley. 785-313-3609

25 Unfurnished Apartments

Knox Ln. Self Storage

2001 BUICK Century 70K miles. Clean 2nd owner. $2,800 (785)341-2644.

WHITE ‘08 VW Passat. 72K miles, excellent. $12,800 negotiable. (785)320-0199

RENTALS

800-848-2565

Jim Brandenburg, Owner

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The Mercury cannot verify the financial potential of advertisements in the Help Wanted or Business Opportunities classifications. Readers are advised to approach any such “opportunity” with reasonable caution. Manhattan City Ordinance 4814 assures every person equal opportunity in securing and holding employment in any field of work or labor for which he/ she is properly qualified regardless of race, sex, military status, disability, religion, age, color, national origin or ancestry. Violations should be reported to the Director of Human Resources at City Hall, 5872443. ACCOUNT Clerk- Licenses: Provide clerical and bookkeeping support of Wildlife and Parks licenses and processes for the Riley County Clerk’s Office. To coordinate election poll workers of; notifications, training, and scheduling. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience working with the public. Position requires a two year associate’s degree with 2 years general office experience, or equivalent of 4 years office experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have good organizational and communication skills and have the ability to work on multiple tasks with frequent interruptions. Valid driver’s license required. Must be able to obtain a State of Kansas Notary Public. Hiring pay range for this full time position is $14.70$16.24 per hour. Apply online at www.rileycountyks.gov or at the Riley County Clerk’s Office, 110 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, KS. Riley County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DRAFTER Immediate opening for a Drafter at Hutchinson/ Mayrath, a division of Global Industries, Inc., in Clay Center, Kansas. Hutchinson/ Mayrath is a leading manufacturer of grain handling systems worldwide. Drafting position is responsible for creating completed two- dimensional drawings of parts and assemblies and associated bills of material for the production plant. The candidate will need to have an A.A. on CAD drafting or equivalent from twoyear College or technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates having experience without a degree will not be considered. The position requires experience in CAD drafting and experience using Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D CAD design software. The position requires the ability to interpret and understand technical documents such as engineering drawings and sketches, three- dimensional computer models, manuals, physical and material specifications, standards, etc. Ability to travel and occasionally make overnight or extended trips; travel for this position is less than 10%. Qualified candidates only, please. Send resume with cover letter to Hutchinson/ Mayrath, Attn: HR Manager, 514 W. Crawford, P.O. Box 629, Clay Center, KS 67432; or crichter@hutchinson-mayrath.com by Feb. 3, 2012. E. O. E. Pre-employment Drug Screen required.

Bayer Construction Co, Inc. An Employee Owned Company Bayer Construction Company, Inc. currently has job openings for Haul Truck Drivers and Heavy Equipment Operators. Wages are based on experience. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted through February 17th, Monday- Friday, 7:30AM- 5:30PM at our office., 120 Deep Creek Road, Manhattan, KS 785776-8839. Applications are kept on file for 30 days. Bayer Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EMPLOYMENT

Help Wanted

Big Lakes Developmental Center, Inc. provides programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Excellent opportunities for individuals interested in human services. Applications will be accepted for the following position:

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES MANAGER: Responsibilities include program management, monitoring daily activities of staff, schedules, facilities, and ensuring implementation of program plans. Minimum qualifications include Bachelors degree in Human Services field or high school diploma and a minimum of three years experience with developmentally disabled including experience within a residential setting. Full-time position, Evening and weekend work will be required. Competitive wages and excellent fringe benefit package including medical/dental and life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, and KPERS. Exempt position. Minimum qualifications include high school diploma or equivalent, three years driving experience, and a good driving record. Pre-employment drug screening is required. Applications accepted until position is filled. For rewarding and challenging opportunities or further information contact: Human Resources Director BIG LAKES DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER, INC. 1416 Hayes Dr. Manhattan, KS 66502 (785) 776-9201 www.biglakes.org EOE/AA

Department of Ag- Econ Kansas State University Communications Coordinator, 3/4 time position. This person is responsible for leading communications and marketing activities in the Department of Agricultural Economics. Responsibilities include: Developing promotional materials, flyers, brochures, advertising, and videos; Prepare articles, news releases, newsletters and other publications; Design, develop and maintain departmental web pages. Serve as program coordinator of the Management Analysis and Strategic Thinking (MAST) distance learning program. Qualifications required: B.S. degree in mass communications, agricultural communications, journalism, or other communications-related field. More information on this position and how to apply can be found at www.ageconomics.ksu.edu. Salary and benefits: Commensurate with candidate's ability and experience. Kansas State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. KSU encourages diversity among its employees. Background check required.

ELECTRICIANS Now hinting licensed electricians and helpers for commercial and residential job. Must have experience. Area Wide Electric, 785-456-7730

RN CHARGE NURSE FULL TIME DAYS8 HR. SHIFT

Presbyterian Manor of Clay Center, a not -for-profit senior living community, is currently accepting applications for a fulltime RN, 8 hour days QOW, to provide quality care to our Health Care residents. Work 32, paid for 34. Good benefits, cutting edge computer charting, friendly working environment and a great opportunity to work with some wonderful seniors. Apply in person at 924 8th St., Clay Center, KS, print an application online at presbyterianmanors.org/job or call and discuss the position with Debra Forshee, Health Services Director. Pre-employment physical and drug screen required. Presbyterian Manor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EMPLOYMENT

Help Wanted

FT Teller Kansas State Bank Are you dedicated to providing exemplary customer service? Would you like to work in a professional environment with great hours and benefits? If so, apply today to be a full-time Teller at Kansas State Bank s Westloop branch. Superior communication, logic and mathematical skills are essential. Previous teller experience is a plus. Schedule is 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., MondayFriday. There is a Saturday schedule rotation. This schedule is firm. Apply online or learn more about this and other positions at myksb.com/jobs. EOE

Director of Commercial Real Estate McCullough Development is currently seeking an experienced licensed Kansas Realtor for the position of Director of Commercial Real Estate. Responsibilities include all aspects of commercial leasing, leasehold improvements and property management. This is a salaried position with full benefit package. Send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements via email to hr@mdiproperties.com or by postal mail to McCullough Development, Attn: Director of HR, P O Box 1088, Manhattan, KS 66505

F T Service Technician/ Driver Manhattan durable medical equipment store is accepting applications for a F T Service Technician/ Driver. Applicants must be mechanically inclined, have positive attitude, be self- motivated and detail- oriented. Must have excellent analytical, problem- solving, communication, and people skills, have good driving record, and be available an occasional Saturday. Medical background or DME experience strongly preferred. For more info, job description and application, email: applicantspa@gmail.com ARE you a person that finds it easy to make decisions? Are you a highly responsible person? Are you a highly independent individual? If you have answered yes to all of the above questions, you may be the person to fill the night clerk position at the Hampton Inn hotel. Scheduled days of work are Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, 11p.m.- 7a.m. The basic requirement for this position is: Ability to work by yourself; Computer functionality; Check- in and out guests. Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. If you are motivated and eager to make the most of your opportunity, please apply in person at the Hampton Inn, 501 E. Poyntz Ave., Manhattan.

GREENHOUSE TRANSPLANTING Kaw Valley Greenhouses is looking for individuals who enjoy active physical work to help with our production season. Seasonal full time or part time work. Day Hours, starting pay $7.50/ hr. Online application available at kawvalleygreenhouses.com or contact (785)776-8585.

Application Developer Purple Wave, Inc., has an immediate opening for a skilled web application developer to build new and improve existing web apps using LAMP technologies. The developer will also create and/or revise applications based on design specifications and company needs, code applications of intermediate complexity and provide technical support for the coding of more complex programs. Preference given to candidates with undergraduate degree or coursework in related field. Requirements include high school degree or equivalent and prior experience with XHTML/HTML5, CSS, Javascript, SQL, PHP and Perl/Python. We are looking for a skilled team player who can manage numerous ongoing projects in a fast paced environment. Competitive compensation and benefits including 401k, healthvision-dental insurance, vacation and holiday benefits. If interested, submit cover letter and resume to hr@purplewave.com or by mail to Human Resources Dept., Purple Wave, Inc., 825 Levee Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502. EEO www.purplewave.com

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Kansas State University, Division of Facilities, invite applications for the position of the Director of Administration and Finance. Responsibilities include evaluation of operations and determination of increased efficiencies and potential cost reduction, program improvements or policy change. Will coordinate the areas of Human Resources, Motor Pool and Business Office for the Division. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree, two years supervisory experience, knowledge of business/management practices involved in strategic planning and experience managing financial resources and budgeting. To view the complete announcement, please go to: www.ksu.edu/facilities/employment/ index.html. Send cover letter, resume ad contact information for three work related references to Chair, Search Committee, KSU Division of Human Resources, 103 Edwards Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506. Screening beginning January 30, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. KSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Background check required.

Coding/ Billing Specialist Medical office looking for self motivated individual to work as Coding/ Billing Specialist. Need to have team player mindset with 3 years experience. Excellent communication skills as well as honesty, reliability, and positive attitude are necessary. Experience with collections and insurance a plus. Must enjoy working with the public. M- F, 8:30am to 5:30pm. Fax resume to Jessica @ 785-587-9090 or email busmgr@stonecreekfp.com

ATTENTION 18- 25 Openings. Available Now Positions required No exp. Training provided, if necessary. Must be 18 or older. Positions available in all Depts. Customer Service/ Sales, Apprentice/ Trainee, Set Up/ Display, Management. $400 to $600 wkly start Pay. For Intv., call 785-783-3021. DELIVERY Driver and Shop Labor. Full time, CDL preferred. Pre- employment drug screen required. Apply at CBS Manhattan, LLC, 9130 Green Valley Drive, Manhattan

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Maintenance Technician Property Management company is accepting applications for a skilled, full time, permanent maintenance tech. Will be expected to provide own hand tools and participate in the “On Call” program. Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. Eligible for full benefits package. Pay based on qualifications and experience. Fill out application at McCullough Development, Inc., 210 N. 4th St. Ste C, Manhattan, KS E O E MAINTENANCE Technician. Westside Manhattan 91- unit apartment complex seeking qualified candidate to perform day- to- day maintenance activities. This is a full time position with complete benefits package. Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications. Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. Fill out employment application at University Garden Apts, 910 1/2 Gardenway, Manhattan, KS. E. O. E.

DIALYSIS NURSE Full time and part time positions available for a dialysis nurse in Manhattan, KS. Prior dialysis experience is not required, but welcome. Training will be provided. Attractive benefits. If you are motivated, send your resume to: Flint Hills Dialysis, P.O. Box 1895, Manhattan, KS 66505. MANKO Windows has an opening for a full time fabricator on the evening shift; 3:30p.m.- 1a.m. Candidates must have construction background, able to use power/ hand tools, reliable transportation, and good attendance. Qualified individuals need to apply at 800 Hayes Drive, Manhattan, KS or email employment@mankowindows.com. Applications will be accepted thru Monday, January 30. Manko Window Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer with reasonable accommodations and a drug free workplace.

Military Community Liaison The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking a fulltime Military Community Liaison. Position requires an independent, self- motivated approach to coordinating activities & problem solving. Must have an understanding of the military. Require strong project management and ability to collaborate with Fort Riley & community groups in a fast- paced environment. Occasional overnight travel and evening & weekend commitments. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Send resume, 3 professional references, and salary requirements by Feb. 7th to: info@manhattan.org

Maintenance Supervisor Part time only. Experience with carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, general maintenance, good customer service for small housing agency. Send Resume to M A H P Executive Director, P.O. Box 831, Manhattan, Kansas 66505. Call 785-556-6744 for more information. ASHLEY Furniture Homestore Outlet in Junction City is now accepting applications for assistant store manager. Experienced applicants must be able to work evening and weekends and be very customer service oriented. Motivating all sales and warehouse personnel are part of the day to day operations. Please email resume to: afhskscares@hotmail.com

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EXECUTIVE Chef needed for restaurants and catering. Knowledge of recipe development, inventory, food cost, health codes, and general management needed. Applicant must have professional culinary training, or minimum of 2 years of experience. Send resumes to jfritchen@hulsinghotels.com, or The Clarion Hotel, 530 Richards Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502.

OFFICE ASSISTANT Very busy national marketing company is looking for an Office Assistant to join their team. We are looking for a driven person with a client/ associate focus and a willingness to serve. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success and job stability. They will be highly motivated selfstarter and possesses a very positive attitude. Our ideal candidate will have strong communication skills with a pleasant, outgoing, customer service focused personality. This position needs excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point. We are interested in a take charge person who can multitask and perform well under pressure. Please send your resume to: Creative Golf Marketing, 206 Southwind Place, Suite 2A, Manhattan, KS 66503

Part Time Janitorial Work M - F, 5:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Some Saturdays. Apply at Manhattan Medical Center Maintenance, 133 College Ave., 785-539-6461

Assistant Property Mgr Now hiring assistant property manager for large property in Manhattan. Must be a self starter with multitasking, problem solving, and strong organizational skills. Proficiency w/ Excel and Word required. Apply within, 1401 College Ave. office.

PHLEBOTOMIST, Full Time, Manhattan, KS: Quest Diagnostics, the nation's leading provider of diagnostic testing and services, seeks candidate to perform venipuncture, capillary & prep specimens. Will also obtain billing information & stay current w/billing procedures. 1 yr exp, data entry skills & HS diploma/GED req'd. Certification as a phlebotomist is a +. Join us on our journey. Please apply to Job ID: 3696063 at: www.questdiagnostics.com. EOE.

PLUMBER: Must have Journeyman or Master Trade License, also have a valid driver’s license. Must be able to read and understand complex design documents. Must be “hands on” project foreman. Must be able to lead personnel. Competitive Wages, E O E. Call for interview 785-776-9206 LITTLE Apple Toyota Honda is currently accepting applications for part time employment in our reconditioning department. Please apply in person at 2828 Amherst, ask Del or Tony.

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Programmer Analyst Kansas State University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Evaluate and design business process requirements for the enrollment management customer relationship management system (CRM). Responsible for expert knowledge in functional operations of the CRM system, and development of applications and imports, testing, and advanced report writing. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and one year experience. http://www.k-state.edu/admit/programmeranalyst.pdf. KSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Background check required. Paid for by KSU.

COOK NEEDED: Cook for 80 women 10 meals a week and 170 women one night a week for Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. Need experience in food ordering and menu planning. Need current ServSafe certificate. 913235-4584 or 539-3603

Receptionist/ Switchboard Operator F T position for friendly, efficient, mature individual who can work collaboratively with all office personnel to provide quality service to patients, answer and transfer calls in a professional manner. Must be able to multitask while providing great customer service. Hours: 8:00a.m. until 5:00p.m., M- F. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, height, weight, national origin, or disability. For more information or to email resumes: busmgr@stonecreekfp.com Attn: Jessica. REPUTABLE Property Management company seeking a full time leasing agent/ asst. manager. Ideal candidate will have strong oral and written communication skills, be computer proficient, and have the ability to handle resident relations and related administrative tasks. Section 8 experience preferred, but not required. Offering competitive pay with benefits. Please fax resume to 785-2101303.

RECEPTIONIST 3- 5 yrs dental office experience. Must love people, computer and insurance knowledge, and be able to multitask. Send resume to Drawer 04545, c/o The Manhattan Mercury, P.O. Box 787, Manhattan, KS 66505. APARTMENT community seeking experienced, hardworking, professional maintenance technician. Experience in the apartment industry, HVAC & pool certification preferred, but not required. If you have these skills and a great positive attitude, please contact our office at 785-210-0246! This is a full time position with benefits.

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Temporary / Call Center FBL Financial in Manhattan, KS is seeking a dynamic individual w/ excellent business office skills to support our Commercial Shared Services Department. Primary responsibility is to answer a variety of incoming questions from insureds and agents, process changes and other duties. There is potential for this temp position to become full time based on performance and business needs. Excellent customer service, attention to detail, good keyboarding, logic, communication, organization and strong software skills needed. Desire resourceful and flexible candidate who can make good decisions while working independently. Full-time hours (7.75) five days per week (M-F) 8a. - 5p. & rotational eve shift until 6:30p. EOE. Please apply online at www.fblcareers.com

Immediate opening for Design Engineer at Hutchinson/Mayrath a division of Global Industries, Inc. in Clay Center, Kansas. Hutchinson/ Mayrath is a leading manufacturer of grain handling systems worldwide. The Design Engineer positions will be responsible for the development of new designs and making improvements on existing products. He or She, under the direction of the engineering manager, leads the development of individual products and product lines. The Design Engineer is expected to understand and meet customer needs, comply with the industry’s design standards, keep a focus on superior quality and develop cost-effective solutions for the company. The Design Engineer interacts regularly with engineering, sales, purchasing and manufacturing departments. Qualified candidates should have Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering degree from an accredited four-year program, or equivalent engineering discipline. Previous experience in product design or product development is preferred. Experience using Autodesk inventor or similar 3D parametric design software required. Comprehensive benefits and compensation package. Qualified candidates only please. Send resume with cover letter (including salary requirements) to Hutchinson/Mayrath, Attn: HR Manager, 514 W. Crawford, P.O. Box 629, Clay Center, Ks 67432 or crichter@hutchinson-mayrath.com Deadline February 17th. E.O.E. Pre-Employment Drug Screen required.

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Research Associate Position Research Associate position is available at Kansas State University Department of Biochemistry, Manhattan, KS. Employee will be responsible for: designing and performing research involving insect molecular genetics, including study of recombinant proteins, and involving study of structure and interactions of a human protein; training new group members in techniques; and assisting with supervising undergraduate hourly assistants. Employee must value working with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds. A PhD degree (or equivalent) in Biochemistry or related field is required. Experience with the following techniques is required: transcript knockdown with dsRNA, analysis of ESTs, protein structure and function, PCR and gene cloning protein expression, western blotting, and other antibody-based methods. Familiarity with insect proteins is preferred. Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references by email to bchsrch@ksu.edu. Please reference “Research Associate Search 42528” in the subject line of your email. Screening of applicants will begin February 1, 2012 and will continue until position is filled. KSU is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Background check is required.

RN/LPN Good Samaritan Society Valley Vista in Wamego is seeking an exceptional nurse to join our team. Please contact Bonnie Dillon, DON, 456-9482. EOE NOW hiring night and weekend front desk, servers, weekend housekeepers, and cooks. Please apply in person at The Clarion Hotel, 530 Richards Dr., Manhattan, KS 66502.

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The Manhattan Mercury is searching for a dedicated and hardworking individual to deliver in the Ft. Riley area. Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and insurance, and a phone number are required. This is an independent contractor’s position. Contact Kari or Ronnie at (785) 776-8808. The Manhattan Mercury is searching for a dedicated and hardworking individual to deliver in the Ogden area. Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and insurance, and a phone number are required. This is an independent contractor’s position. Contact Kari or Ronnie at (785) 776-8808. The Manhattan Mercury is searching for a dedicated and hardworking individual to deliver in the Clay Center area. Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and insurance, and a phone number are required. This is an independent contractor’s position. Contact Kari or Ronnie at (785) 776-8808. The Manhattan Mercury is searching for a dedicated and hardworking individual to deliver in the Frankfort and Blue Rapid areas. Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and insurance, and a phone number are required. This is an independent contractor’s position. Contact Kari or Ronnie at (785) 776-8808. DEPENDABLE, enthusiastic individual wanted for a full time leasing agent position for a local property management company. Qualified candidate must possess an outgoing personality, attention to detail, & administrative skills. Please apply at McCullough Development, Inc., 210 N. 4th St. Ste C, Manhattan, KS E O E IMMEDIATE opening for a retail tire or auto service sales professional who wants to earn top wages with benefits. College degree or a minimum of 3 years experience in the tire or auto repair industry. Apply at T.O. Haas Tire, 808 South Washington in Junction City, or send resume to jobapps@tohaas.com

DENTAL ASSISTANT 5 yrs in office experience. Must be an expert at taking All X-rays, people person. Send resume to Drawer 04544, c/o The Manhattan Mercury, P.O. Box 787, Manhattan, KS 66505.

• Rehabilitation • Alzheimer’s/Memory Care • Skilled Nursing Care • Assisted Living • Independent Living

You will be pleased with the wage only you can earn at Valley View Senior Life.

Charge Nurse - RN or LPN Stop in to see what’s new about Valley View Senior Life. We strongly believe our employees are the best caregivers around. We have two full time weekend opportunities. We look forward to having you become a part of our growing team. Our ideal nurse must have strong leadership, management, and long term care experience. Sign-on bonus for full time employment will be discussed during interview. Valley View Senior Life is an equal opportunity employer. Please send your application to the following: Rachael Falls, Human Resource Director 1417 W Ash, Junction City, KS 66441 Fax: 785-238-1167

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Temporary Administrative Clerical Support Positions Accountant III Custodial Specialist-5 Positions Grounds Maintenance Supervisor II Call our office to schedule an appointment and gain helpful tips on “Preparing for an Interview” and “How to Polish Your Resume and Letter of Interest”, available M-F 9:00am - 3:30pm at K-State Division of Human Resources, Employment Services, 103 Edwards Hall, Manhattan, KS, 785-532-6277. Additional information regarding the requisition numbers, salary, closing date and position summary is available at: • Employment Services job line (785) 532-6271 • Kansas State University Division of Human Resources, 103 Edwards Hall, Manhattan, KS • The Employment Services web site at www.ksu.edu/hr • The Manhattan Workforce Center located at 205 S 4th Street, Manhattan, KS Submit: Application online and other required material for each vacancy by 5:00 pm on the closing date. KSU is an EOE/AA, VPE employer that encourages diversity among its employees. Background checks required.

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• Assistant Softball Coach • Assistant Track Coach • Bus Driver • CLC Grant Coordinator - Ogden • Computer Lab Aide - Manhattan High (East) • Substitute Custodian • Substitute Paraeducator • Substitute Speech Language Therapist • Substitute Teachers USD 383 is a Kansas Work Ready Preferred Employer. Applicants are encouraged to present the Kansas WORKReady! Certificate at the time of application. Contact the Manhattan Workforce Center for more information about the certification at 785-539-5691 or email Terry at tumscheid@kansasworks.com

Job description available at www.usd383.org All applicants may now apply at http://alioemployee.usd383.org/ApplicantPortal/search.php or visit Manhattan- Ogden USD 383, 2031 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502, 785-587-2000. E. O. E.

A leading Culture Change Community is seeking applicants. HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT The Human Resources assistant contributes to the accomplishment of Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide an employeeoriented, high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce. The Human Resources assistant helps with the implementation of services, policies, and programs through the HR staff and assists company managers with HR issues. HOUSEHOLD COORDINATORS The Household Coordinator works cooperatively and respectfully with residents, co-workers, families, visitors and volunteers to create a positive and pleasant environment in the home. This may include the provision of personal care, housekeeping, food preparation and recreational services directly affecting the resident’s environment. MAINTENANCE We are searching for a skilled individual to join our Maintenance Department. The candidate must have knowledge in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, drywall and painting. This position will share in an on-call rotation and have a valid driver’s license. A Class 1 & 2 refrigerant certification is required. Pay is based on experience and excellent benefits are offered. REGISTERED NURSES - RN LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES - LPN Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN - Days, Evenings, Nights and Weekends (every other) Additional wage differential for evening, night and weekend household nurses CERTIFIED NURSE AIDES - CNA CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDES - CMA Full Time, Part Time - Days, Evenings, Nights, and Weekends (every other) Wage incentive for experienced certified professionals RESTAURANT COOKS - SERVERS - DISHWASHER Full Time, Part Time - Days, Evenings, Weekends and Nights

Apply online at www.meadowlark.org/employment NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Equal Opportunity Employer

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ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVE Kansas State University is recruiting for several positions of Admissions Representative. These individuals are responsible for the implementation of an effective recruitment program within a specific geographic region as part of K-State's overall enrollment management plan. Individuals serving as Admissions Representatives work as part of a team to develop new programs and improve existing programs to serve prospective students and their families. The major responsibilities include: Serving as a primary recruitment representative; coordinating strategy and resource people for the region; developing and maintaining service relationships with high schools and community colleges; attending major community events; and coordinating efforts for the region with K-State faculty and staff, alumni, and current students. Qualifications include a recent K-State bachelor's degree; familiarity and excitement for K-State; demonstrated academic success and student involvement/leadership skills in student groups and organized living; strong communication skills (oral/written); strong social skills for a variety of situations; ability to work independently; willingness to travel extensively; and a valid driver's license. At least one successful candidate should have native or near-native Spanish language proficiency. One admissions representative will be responsible for development and implementation of an effective multicultural student recruitment program. Individuals interested in the multicultural recruitment admissions representative position should indicate so in their letter of application. Positions will start July 2, 2012, and pay $33,500 for 12 months. Candidates should send an application letter; résumé; K-State transcript and transcript(s) from other college/university attended if 12 or more hours earned (unofficial or student copy of transcript(s) acceptable); and the names and contact information of three references via email to: vpsl@k-state.edu or mailed to: Search Committee, New Student Services, Kansas State University, 122 Anderson Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506. Application deadline is February 6, 2012. Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Background check required. Paid for by Kansas State University. ASHLEY Furniture Homestore in Junction City is now accepting applications for a full time salesperson. Self- motivated applicants must t be able to work evenings and weekends. Please email resume to ashleykscares@hotmail.com CNA’S Evening shift, 3- 11pm. Full and part time available. Contact Rebecca D. O. N. 785-457-2801 Westmoreland Comm Care Home. CNA’S Night shift, 11- 7am.. Full and part time available. Contact Rebecca, D. O. N. 785-4572801 Westmoreland Comm Care Home.

DENTAL ASSISTANT Needed full time experienced/ expanded duty assistant, Monday- Friday. We offer a great benefits package. Please email your resume to vicky@das.kscoxmail.com, or call (785)539-7401. FULL and part time merchandiser positions available. Apply online at pepsi-manhattan.com or in person at 703 Levee Drive, M- F, 8- 5.

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FULL time front office insurance clerk/ receptionist needed. Experience in dental and/ or, medical coding preferred. Please send resume AttN: Ronna, Konza Oral Surgery, 1133 College Ave, Building C, Ste 200,. Manhattan, KS 66502 HOUSEKEEPERS needed. Day hours only. Weekends required. Please apply in person only at Parkwood Inn & Suites, 505 South 17th Street.

LPN- RN Part time or full time possible 10p- 6a- Monday through Friday. Contact Leonardville Nursing Home at 785-293-5244. E O E MANHATTAN County Club is now hiring full time Maintenance/ Custodial position. Must be able to work nights and early mornings. Salary commensurate with experience. Apply in person, 1531 N. 10th.

NEEDED NOW 18 to 25 Full- time CSR/ Appointment Setters. $1,600 mo. + bonuses. Must start immediately. For interview call 785-783-3152.

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CARPET Plus is currently seeking an individual for a full -time Sales Position. Organization, professionalism, strong customer service, and motivation is a must. Job responsibilities include retail sales, design facilitation, and in- home estimates. One year minimum sales experience desirable. Familiarity with flooring strongly preferred. Base plus commission salary. Benefits available. Qualified applicants should submit resume Monday through Saturday, 9am- 6pm, in person at 600 S 10th, Manhattan, KS.

PART time secretary for business office. Computer skills required. Send handwritten cover letter & resume to Drawer 01433, c/o The Manhattan Mercury, P.O. Box 787, Manhattan, KS 66505 RECEPTIONIST needed for a fast- paced optometry office in Manhattan. The candidate should exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, be customer service oriented, and maintain a professional personal presentation. Full- time, M- F, 8am5pm. E-mail resumes to resume@eyecarereminders.com RESIDENTIAL Mortgage Loan Processor in FHA, VA, USDA, and conventional loans needed. Processor will generate early disclosures, coordinate closings, & work direct with customers & underwriters. Minimum 2 years experience. Resumes to loanprocessor2011@yahoo.com SECRETARY needed for doctor's office. F T. Will deal directly w/ patients, be responsible for health insurances/ account receivable, among other tasks. M- F. Send resume to Gracie at Graciebills@yahoo.com. SUPER 8 is looking for an energetic individual with an eye for detail to fill our Housekeeping Supervisor position. We do prefer experience of at least 6 months. Weekends are a must. Apply at 200 Tuttle Creek Blvd., Manhattan. No phone calls, please.

Training Coordinator Kansas State Bank

A+ METICULOUS Cleaning, experienced; seeks residential/ commercial clientele. (785)313-5065 EVER Shine Janitorial. We do floor cleaning & waxing. Office cleaning. Professional cleaning. (785)226-0423, (785)226-1776. LET me do your family’s ironing. (785)537-1302 WESTSIDE Area Daycare. Monday- Friday, 18 months to school age. (785)776-1768

ANTIQUE, solid oak, roll- top desk made by Imperial Desk Company. Early 1900’s Circa. 60”L x 44”H x 34”W. Call 785-477-4187 after 5pm.

Appliances

SCRATCH & DENT To slightly used. Front load washers. Dryers, gas/ electric, single or stack units, quantities available. Warranty and delivery. (785)537-1986

Machinery & Tools

MOWER, mason saw, DeWalt drills, single axle trailers, miter saw, miscellaneous scaffolding, more. 785-477-1144

Fuel & Feed

DRY seasoned oak firewood. (785)494-8554 DRY Seasoned firewood, split, delivered. Cell 785458-9112, home 785-494-2234 FIREWOOD, Hardwoods, seasoned, $80. Free delivery Manhattan. 785-410-9466 FIREWOOD- $70.00. (785)477-1106 T N T Firewood, Hardwoods mixed, 785-477-1144

RECREATION COORDINATOR Closing Date: 02/02/2012 DAY CAMP Director (Little Apple Day Camp) Open until filled DAY CAMP Coordinator Open until filled Spring/Summer Recreational/Seasonal positions Open until filled Applicants should be 18 years old or older for most positions, but no younger than 16 for any position. For information, job descriptions, and instructions, visit our website at www.cityofmhk.com and click on “Employment Opportunities”

Furniture

BUNK beds for sale with mattresses. Good condition. (785)565-2375

Miscellaneous

Free Wood Pallets Pick up at The Manhattan Mercury, at south door, in alley. WOOD burning Treemont fireplace insert. Has a fan, rocker grate, draft control. $400 cash. (785)539-7713 or (785)313-4366.

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WURLITZER Console Piano and bench with storage. $400. O B O. Cash only. 785-537-1789

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AKC German Shepherd puppies. 2 puppies left, one female and one male. Will go fast. $250.00. Call 785-256-5250 or 785-857-3561. AKC Pembroke Corgi puppies. TR’S and Sables. (785)617-0307.

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AUCTION Sunday, February 5, 2012 11:30 AM Clarion Hotel 530 Richards Drive Manhattan, Kansas CAR SELLS APPROXIMATELY 1:00PM 2007 Chevy Malibu LS, one owner only 9,500 miles! COINS (SELL FIRST AT 11:30AM) 17 Indian head pennies; 83 wheat pennies; 10 Liberty Nickels; Buffalo nickels; tokens; $2 bills; Silver Certificate; miscellaneous. Maple dining table & chairs; small Maple china cabinet (very nice); leather recliner; 2 matching sofas; 2 maroon/tan living room chairs; 2 blue floral wingback chairs; metal double bed; sofa; recliner; desk; 1960 modern Danish table & 6 chairs; small gateleg table; headboard; coffee & end tables; childâ ™s desk; antique mirrors; antique school desk; stand table; Oak sewing rocker; Czechoslovakia pitcher & cup; blown glass vases; collection of blue glass-vases-pitchers & plates; Collector Nursery Rhyme plates; light blue hobnail depression glass; goblets; red glass; handpainted plates; nice selection of silverplate; lamps; pictures; bedding; computer supplies; exerciser; pots; pans; bakeware; glassware; nice clean selection of general household items; various collectibles; many items boxed from move to Meadowlark and in storage-come discover. NOTE: This is a very partial list, several Estates still in storage.

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PUBLIC AUCTION Farm Machinery and Misc - Sells on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 12:30 PM, at the farm located 1/4 mile west of Randolph, KS. Real Estate - sells Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 7:00 PM, at the Randolph Senior Center. This farm is a quarter section just across Highway 77 west of Randolph, KS. 55 acres broke, 1 mile blacktop frontage and1/2 mile rock road frontage, lots of habitat. The auction firm is working for the sellers. See the Grass and Grain or go to kretzauctions.com or kansasauctions.net for full listing.

Ben E. and Madeline Grosse, Seller Auction conducted by:

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Clay County Real Estate, Greg Kretz and Gail Hauserman, Salesmen and Auctioneers.

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TRI-CITY Fence Co. is looking for fulltime and part- time team members. Health and dental insurance and paid vacation for fulltime employees. Non-smoker. Apply in person, no phone calls, at 5005 Murray Road, Manhattan. E. O. E.

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Kansas State Bank is seeking a FT Training Coordinator to assist in fostering a culture dedicated to exemplary service with strong emphasis on creating and keeping longterm client relationships. Candidates should have a training background; possess a general knowledge of banking services and functions; and be adept at building and maintaining strong working relationships. Key duties include: developing outcomes-based training; delivering and facilitating training through online, one-on-one, classroom and distance learning venues; measuring performance and conducting gap analysis; and reporting and record keeping. A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of course work and experience is required. Typical schedule is 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., M-F. To apply or learn more about this position, visit myksb.com/jobs. EOE

WANTED: Full time Male Juvenile Corrections Officer. Must be 21 yrs or older and have a high school diploma or GED. No prior corrections experience required. Starting pay $10.00. Great benefits package! Position closes on February 21, 2012 at noon. Applications can be obtained at 820 N. Monroe, Junction City, KS. E. O. E.

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Nurse, LPN or RN Part to full time 11p to 7a. 57 bed skilled facility. Call Rebecca to set up and interview @ 785-4572801, Westy Comm Care Home, Westmoreland, KS

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2012

PUBLIC AUCTION ONLINE - WEBCAST ONLY EVENT Tuesday, January 31 @ 10:00 AM Assets surplus to the ongoing business of

Manko Window Systems, INC. 800 Hayes Dr., Manhattan KS 66502 FEATURED ITEMS: • Window Making Equipment • Material Handling • Processing Equipment Auction Managed & Conducted By

102 E. Springfield Ave. Union, MO. 63084 Toll Free: 866 842 5280

Visit: www.sbmac.com for complete details of this auction or to schedule an appointment for inspection.

ESTATE AUCTION Saturday, February 4, 2012 9:00AM Location of Auction: At the National Guard building at 12th & Bridge Streets in Clay Center, KS. Appliances & Furniture: Maytag propane dryer; Kenmore propane gas stove; Kenmore apartment size refrigerator; Haier apartment size refrigerator; 4 cushion floral design divan; Lazy Boy recliner; Lazy Boy love seat, dual recliner; Leather recliner; Lazy Boy recliner, light brown; Love seat divan; Upholstered chair w/ wood trim; (2) upholstered occasional chairs; Oak lamp table/combination w/ magazine rack; Coffee table; Lamp table; (4) bar stools; Drop leaf dinette table w/ single pedestal; Round kitchen table; Wood leg large dining table; 3 pc. Bedroom set, double bed complete, chest, double dresser w/ mirror; Queen Box springs & mattress; Antique baby crib; Lane cedar chest; Show case w/ sliding glass doors; Mission oak stand; Oak swivel office chair; Oak stacking book case bottom; TV stand; (2) wood shelving units, one with storage; Swivel office chair; Drop leaf desk; (2) swivel office chairs on rollers; Large desk wood w/ drawers; (8) bentwood chairs; four legged school desk, and possible other items. Collectibles: (300) salt & pepper sets; 20 gal. Red Wing crock; 15 & 12 gal. Red Wing crocks; 5 gal. Red Wing crock; Several other crocks; Glass candy dish w/lid; Green sandwich pattern tumblers, juice glasses; pink depression divided relish; Cambridge picture frame; Old Ladies hats; Kerosene lamps; Norman Rockwell American Dream collection, (8) plates in collection; John McClelland, Becky’s Day collection of plates; Days of Childhood collection, 5 plates; Scott Gustafson, classic fairy tales plate collection, 5 plates; Donna Pritchett plate collection, 7 plates; Maurice Harvey place collection, 8 plates country nostalgia; Sam Timm, Pinegroves winter cardinals, 6 plates; Wayne Andrson, Upland Birds, 6 plates; Donna Richardson, Garden of Innocence, angels, 10 plates; Blue plates, Denmark, 1967, 1968, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980; Norman Rockwell Heritage collection, 16 plates, Light Campaign collection, 7 plates, Coming of age, 1 plate, Studies of Girlhood, 8 plates, Ones We Love collection, 10 plates; Golden Moments collection, 8 plates; Mother’s Day series, 13 plates, 1981 through 1993; Hammel painting framed & matted; Gold Age of Ford Collectors Series, 27 cars in series; JD miniature tractor sets; International 1586, new in box; Case 2594 tractor, new in boxes; Old Pioneer plastic sacks; Brass blow torch; (2) barn lanterns, Deitz & other. General Household: 12 ft. 6 in. long plate rack; (3) 7 ft. plate racks; (2) oak plate racks; Four shelve cup and saucer rack; RCA 20 in. flat screen TV w/ DVD player; Toshba 13 in color TV; RCA 20 inch color TV; Magnavox 14 in. color TV; Coby DVD player; RCA, VCR; Large assortment of VCR tapes; Microwave; Ecotech Air purifier; Apline air purifier; Electric sewing machine; Handy-cap bath tub bar; (2) Wheel chairs, one new style; Kitchen utensils; Muffin tins; Kitchen pots & pans & roasters; TV trays; wood clothes hamper; Large assortment of Christmas decoration; Lots of home decoration items; A lot of hardback & paperback books; Lots of games, several out of 50’s; and the normal household items found around the home. Shop Tools: Roll away tool box; Electric Karcher power washer; Shop Smith, drill press, table saw, lathe; Shop Smith dust collector; Shop Smith 12 inch planer; Craftsman 12 inch band saw w/ stand; Surface drum sander w/ stand; B & D 19 inch radial arm saw; Craftsman Oscillating Spindle Sander w/ stand; Sears (Craftsman) 6 inch jointer/planer w/ factory stand; Craftsman Shaper/Router, 1 1/2 Hp; AMT scroll saw/ stand; AMT Sander, belt & disc w/ stand; Misc. other wood working tools & the other small items found around a wood working shop. Misc: Various hand garden tools; Little Red Wagon; and plenty of other items not mentioned.

Joe E. Beck Estate Terms & Conditions: Cash or personal check w/ proper ID. All items must be paid for before removal. Statements made day of auction take precedence over printed material. Not responsible for accidents or lost items. Mugler Auction Service L.L.C. is agents only. Lunch served. Cashier: Reta Hemphill

MUGLER AUCTION SERVICE L.L.C. P.O. Box 154 - Clay Center, Kansas Harold Mugler • 785-632-3994 or Mobile 785-632-4994 Randy Reynolds • 785-263-3394

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Notice of Annual Meeting of Benefit Unit Owners of Rural Water District #2 Wabaunsee County, Kansas Published in the Manhattan Mercury on January 29, 2012. The annual meeting of the benefit unit owners of Rural Water District #2, Wabaunsee County, Kansas, will be held at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at the Alma Community Center, Alma, Kansas. Business to be conducted will include the election of two Directors to fill the expiring terms on the Board of Directors. Frank Harrison holds one position and the other position is open. The new terms will be for three years from the date of the annual meeting for the Directors elected. The nomination committee will present nominees and they will also ask for nominations from the floor to fill these positions. The nominating committee is Harold Bailey, Manhattan, Scott Berroth, Alma, and Roger Andres, Alma. Your participation in the annual board meeting is strongly encouraged. This is a time for you to participate in the election and in the policy making decisions of the District. See you on the 8th of February. Respectfully Yours, Jeanette Loughary Secretary RWD #2 Wabaunsee County, KS

ORDINANCE NO. 6933 Published in the Manhattan Mercury on January 29, 2012. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 21-14 AND 21-19, RELATING TO NUISANCES, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MANHATTAN, KANSAS BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF MANHATTAN, KANSAS: Section 1. That Section 21-14 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Manhattan, Kansas, is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 21-14. Designation of Authority; Notice of violation and order to abate. (1) The governing body of the City hereby designates the City, acting through the Building Official of the City, or his designee, as the agency, which can identify nuisances pursuant to K.S.A. 12-1617e, and the provisions of this Article II, and further delegates to such Official the authority to issue notices and orders, as provided in K.S.A. 12-1617e and as set forth in this Article II, to abate such nuisances. The City, acting through the Building Official of the City, or his designee is hereinafter referred to as the "authorized agency". (2) Whenever the authorized agency determines that a nuisance exists, as described in Sections 21-11 and 21-12, and the authorized agency desires to abate such nuisance, the authorized agency making such determination shall file a written statement with the city clerk, describing the nuisance and its location, and stating that the nuisance is a menace, and dangerous to the health of the inhabitants of the city, or of any neighborhood, family or residence of the city. (3) After the authorized agency has filed the written statement required by Subsection (2) above, the authorized agency shall provide the property owner, any known agent of the property owner, and may provide any known occupant of the property, with written Notice of the violation and an Order to abate such nuisance, in the manner provided by Section 21-17. Such Notice and Order shall include the following information: (a) A statement identifying the property where the nuisance exists; and, (b) A description of what constitutes the nuisance; and, (c) A description of the actions necessary to abate, or remove, the nuisance; (d) An order to abate or remove the nuisance within a specified time period, not exceeding ten calendar days from the date the Notice and Order was issued; (e) A statement that any recipient may request an extension of the specified time period, if the recipient can demonstrate that due diligence is being exercised in abating the nuisance; and, (f) A statement that, if the recipient disagrees with the findings of the authorized agency, the recipient may request a hearing before the governing body or its designat-

ed representative, by giving written notification to the City Clerk, before the expiration of the specified waiting period, including any authorized extension thereof; (g) A statement that if the nuisance is not abated, as directed, within the specified time period, including any authorized extension thereof, and if no request for hearing is timely made, the City shall proceed to have the things described in the Notice and Order removed, and abated, from the property; (h) A statement that if the City abates the nuisance, the City shall assess the costs of the abatement, the cost of providing notice, including an administrative fee against the property, as provided in Section 21-17, and may collect the costs from either the owner, any known agent of the owner, or any known occupant, as provided in said Section; (i) A statement that, in addition to the abatement process, the City may pursue prosecution of the violation of section 21-13, at any point in the abatement process; and, (j) A statement that abatement of the nuisance, by any person or the City, shall not be a defense or excuse for the property owner, agent of the owner, or occupant in any prosecution related to such nuisance, pursuant to section 21-13. (4) Whenever a recipient of the Notice and Order requests a hearing before the governing body, as provided in Subsection (3)(f), such request shall be in writing, and filed with the City Clerk before the expiration of the time specified in the Notice and Order, including any authorized extensions thereof. Such request shall set forth: (a) the location of the property; (b) the name of the person or entity making the request; and, (c) the basis for the disagreement with the finding of the authorized agency. Upon the filing of such a request, the Notice and Order shall be stayed until after the hearing conducted by the governing body, or its designated hearing officer. Upon receipt of such request, the City Clerk shall schedule a hearing before the governing body, or before the governing body's designated hearing officer, no later than 30 days following receipt of such request. At the hearing, the owner, authorized agent of the owner, or any occupant, as well as the authorized agency, may present evidence in support of their positions. Following such hearing, the governing body, or the designated hearing officer, may issue such orders affirming, modifying, or vacating the original Notice and Order, as are appropriate. (5) There shall be a rebuttable presumption that any owner, agent of the owner, or occupant who has received the Notice and Order provided for in Subsection (3), has permitted and allowed any nuisance identified therein to exist upon such property, if the nuisance is not removed, or abated, from such property within the time specified within such Notice and Order, including any authorized extensions thereof. Section 2. That new Section 21-19 is hereby added to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Manhattan, Kansas, and shall read as follows: Sec. 21-19. Remedies not exclusive. The remedies provided in this article are not exclusive. Any abatement sought pursuant to this article shall be in addition to, and does not need to supersede or preempt, criminal prosecution of the nuisance violation. Any criminal prosecution of a nuisance violation, sought pursuant to this article, shall be in addition to, and does not need to supersede or preempt the abatement of the condition that is in violation. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon publication in the official city newspaper. PASSED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF MANHATTAN, KANSAS, THIS 24TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2012. ATTEST: ________________________________ GARY S. FEES, MMC, City Clerk ________________________________ JAMES E. SHEROW, Mayor

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Sec. 21-18. - Accelerated abatement. (a) If a property contains garbage, rubbish, trash, refuse, junk and other abandoned materials that create a substantial risk of being spread, scattered or blown off the property; snow or ice on sidewalks abutting the property, in violation of section 30-71 of this code; or other such items that create a substantial interference with the use and enjoyment of neighboring property or rights-of-way, such items and conditions may be subject to accelerated abatement, as defined in this section. (b) If a property is subject to accelerated abatement, the city shall post the property with a notice that contains the following information: (1) A description of what constitutes the nuisance condition; (2) A description of the actions necessary to abate, or remove, the nuisance; (3) An order to abate or remove the nuisance within 24 hours of the date and time noted on the notice; (4) A statement that the recipient may request a hearing before the city manager before the expiration of the 24 hours, and such request shall identify the name of the person or entity making the request and the basis for the disagreement. (5) A statement that if the nuisance is not abated, and no hearing or extension is requested, then the city shall proceed to have the nuisance items removed and abated, and that the city may prosecute any responsible party for causing, maintaining, or allowing a nuisance in violation of the city code. (6) A statement that if the city abates the nuisance, the city shall assess the costs of the abatement, the cost of providing notice, and an administrative fee, and may collect the costs from the owner, any agent, or any occupant. (c) In addition to the notice posted on the property, if the tax records of the appropriate county indicate that the property owner does not reside at the property, the city shall provide notice to the property owner by: (1) Personally delivering a copy of the notice; (2) Posting a copy of the notice at the property owner's residential address; (3) Sending by overnight delivery; or (4) Contacting the owner using an e-mail address, phone number, or fax number that is available to the code services division. (d) If abatement is required, pursuant to this section, the city shall assess and collect the costs of the abatement, pursuant to section 21-16. Section 2. That Sections 30-72 and 30-73 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Manhattan, Kansas, are hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 30-72. - Obstructing streets prohibited. No person shall place snow that has been removed from property upon any public street, alley, sidewalk, or parking lot, unless the person has received prior approval of the city. Sec. 30-73. - City may clean sidewalks and assess costs. If any owner or occupant of any lot shall refuse or neglect to clean or remove all snow and ice from sidewalks abutting such lot, the city may abate such condition and assess such costs pursuant to Section 21-18 of the city code. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon publication in the official city newspaper. PASSED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF MANHATTAN, KANSAS, THIS 24TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2012.

________________________________ JAMES E. SHEROW, Mayor

ORDINANCE NO. 6935 Published in the Manhattan Mercury on January 29, 2012. AN ORDINANCE CONFIRMING THE VACATION OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS ON CERTAIN PLATS WHEREAS, The governing body of the City of Manhattan accepted the easements and rights-of way on the Final Plat of Manhattan Marketplace, Commercial Planned Unit Development, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas ("Plat #1) on March 7, 2006 and said plat was filed of record with the Riley County Register of Deeds at Book K, Page 530; and, WHEREAS, The governing body of the City of Manhattan accepted the easements and rights-of way on the Final Plat of Manhattan Marketplace Shops, Unit Two, Commercial Planned Unit Development, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas ("Plat #2) on August 4, 2009 and said plat was filed of record with the Riley County Register of Deeds at Book K, Page 654; and, WHEREAS, The governing body of the City of Manhattan accepted the easements and rights-of way on the Final Plat of Manhattan Marketplace, Unit 3, Commercial Planned Unit Development, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas ("Plat #3) on July 21, 2010 and said plat was filed of record with the Riley County Register of Deeds at Book K, Page 672; and,

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WHEREAS, The intent of the governing body, as to the vacation of previously existing easements and rights-of-way may not have been adequately communicated on the Plats. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF MANHATTAN, KANSAS. Section 1. That all easements and rights-of-way existing within the boundaries of any of the Plats prior to the approval of the Plats, whether such easements and rights-of-way were created by a previous plat or by deed, ordinance or other instrument, are hereby vacated and held for naught. Section 2. All easements and rights-of-way shown on the Plats are in full force and effect, notwithstanding any notes, comments or references contained thereon. Section 3. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force after publication in The Manhattan Mercury. Section 4. This Ordinance shall be filed with the Riley County Register of Deeds Office. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY THIS 24TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2012. (SEAL) ATTEST: ____________________________________ GARY S. FEES, MMC, CITY CLERK ____________________________________ JAMES E. SHEROW, MAYOR

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Today in History Today is Sunday, Jan. 29, the 29th day of 2012. There are 337 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 29, 1845, Edgar Allan Poe's poem "The Raven" was first published in the New York Evening Mirror. On this date: In 1820, Britain's King George III died at Windsor Castle. In 1843, the 25th president of the United States, William McKinley, was born in Niles, Ohio. In 1856, Britain's Queen Victoria introduced the Victoria Cross to reward military acts of valor during the Crimean War. In 1861, Kansas became the 34th state of the Union. In 1862, composer Frederick Delius was born in Bradford, Yorkshire, England. In 1919, the ratification of the 18th Amendment to the Constitution, which launched Prohibition, was certified by Acting Secretary of State Frank L. Polk. In 1929, The Seeing Eye, a New Jersey-based school which trains guide dogs to assist the blind, was incorporated by Dorothy Harrison Eustis and Morris Frank. In 1936, the first members of baseball's Hall of Fame, including Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth, were named in Cooperstown, N.Y. In 1963, the first members of pro football's Hall of Fame were named in Canton, Ohio. Poet Robert Frost died in Boston at age 88. In 1979, President Jimmy Carter formally welcomed Chinese Vice Premier Deng Xiaoping to the White House, following the establishment of diplomatic relations. In 1990, former Exxon Valdez skipper Joseph

Hazelwood went on trial in Anchorage, Alaska, on charges stemming from the 1989 oil spill. (Hazelwood was acquitted of the major charges, and convicted of a misdemeanor.) In 1998, a bomb rocked an abortion clinic in Birmingham, Ala., killing security guard Robert Sanderson and critically injuring nurse Emily Lyons. (The bomber, Eric Rudolph, was captured in May 2003 and is serving a life sentence.)

engulfed Cairo. Kim Clijsters finally won her first Australian Open title and the fourth major of her career, after she beat Li Na 3-6, 6-3, 63. Alissa Czisny won her second title at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, held in Greensboro, N.C. Avantgarde composer Milton Babbitt, 94, died in Princeton, N.J.

Five years ago: Deeply distrustful of Iran, President George W. Bush said in an interview with National Public Radio "we will respond firmly" if Tehran escalated its military actions in Iraq and threatened American forces or Iraqi citizens. A Palestinian suicide bomber killed three Israelis at a bakery in Eilat in the first such attack inside Israel in nine months. Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was euthanized because of medical complications eight months after his gruesome breakdown at the Preakness. Miss Oklahoma Lauren Nelson was crowned Miss America at the pageant in Las Vegas.

Today's Birthdays: Actor Noel Harrison is 78. Author Germaine Greer is 73. Actress Katharine Ross is 72. Actor Tom Selleck is 67. Rhythmand-blues singer Bettye LaVette is 66. Actor Marc Singer is 64. Actress Ann Jillian is 62. Rock musician Tommy Ramone (Ramones) is 60. Rock musician Louie Perez (Los Lobos) is 59. Rhythm-and-blues/funk singer Charlie Wilson is 59. Talk show host Oprah Winfrey is 58. Country singer Irlene Mandrell is 56. Actress Diane Delano is 55. Actress Judy Norton Taylor ("The Waltons") is 54. Rock musician Johnny Spampinato is 53. Olympic gold-medal diver Greg Louganis is 52. Rock musician David Baynton-Power (James) is 51. Rock musician Eddie Jackson (Queensryche) is 51. Actor Nicholas Turturro is 50. Rock singer-musician Roddy Frame (Aztec Camera) is 48. Actor-director Edward Burns is 44. Actress Heather Graham is 42. Actor Sharif Atkins is 37. Actress Sara Gilbert is 37. Actor Sam Jaeger (TV: "Parenthood") is 35. Actor Andrew Keegan is 33. Actor Jason James Richter is 32. Blues musician Jonny Lang is 31. Pop-rock singer Adam Lambert ("American Idol") is 30.

One year ago: With protests raging, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak named his intelligence chief, Omar Suleiman, as his first-ever vice president as chaos

Thought for Today: "Misquotations are the only quotations that are never misquoted." — Hesketh Pearson, British biographer (18871964).

Ten years ago: In his first State of the Union address, President George W. Bush said terrorists were still threatening America — and he warned of "an axis of evil" consisting of North Korea, Iran and Iraq. Actor Harold Russell, who'd received two Oscars for his sensitive portrayal of a disabled veteran in "The Best Years of Our Lives," died in Needham, Mass., at age 88.

Sterilized by North Carolina, she felt raped once more 2012 L.A. Times RALEIGH, N.C. — Elaine Riddick was a confused and frightened 14-year-old. She was poor and black, the daughter of alcoholic parents in a segregated North Carolina town. And she was pregnant after being raped by a man from her neighborhood. Riddick’s miserable circumstances attracted the attention of social workers, who referred her case to the state’s Eugenics Board. In an office building in Raleigh, five men met to consider her fate — among them the state health director and a lawyer from the attorney general’s office. Board members concluded that the girl was “feebleminded” and doomed to “promiscuity.” They recommended sterilization. Riddick’s illiterate grandmother, Maggie Woodard, known as “Miss Peaches,” marked an “X” on a consent form. Hours after Riddick gave birth to a son in Edenton, N.C., on March 5, 1968, a doctor sliced through her fallopian tubes and cauterized them. “They butchered me like a hog,” recalls Riddick, now a poised and determined woman of 57. Nearly 44 years later, the state of North Carolina has proposed paying $50,000 each to compensate Riddick and other victims of its eugenics program. It’s the first state to consider compensation for victims of forced sterilization — up to 65,000 in at least 30 states, according to most estimates. Between 1929 and 1974, nearly 7,600 people were sterilized under orders from North Carolina’s Eugenics Board. Nearly 85 percent were women or girls, some as young as 10. The state estimates that 1,500 to 2,000 of the victims are still alive. The board’s declared goal was to purify the state’s population by weeding out the mentally ill, diseased, ”feebleminded” and others deemed undesirable. In a 1950 pamphlet, the Human Betterment League of North Carolina said the board was protecting ”the children of future generations and the community at large,” adding that ”you wouldn’t expect a moron to run a train or a feebleminded woman to teach school.” The pamphlet went on: “It is not barnyard castration!”

Riddick has endured a lifetime of humiliation and regret. She can barely control her outrage when she discusses what the state did to her — and what the state proposes by way of compensation and apology. “Fifty thousand dollars?” she says, her voice rising. “Is that what they think my life is worth? How much are the kids I never had worth? How much?” The $50,000 compensation recommended by the Governor’s Eugenics Compensation Task Force on Jan. 10 must be approved by the state legislature. If so, Riddick said, she will refuse it. 2Fifty thousand dollars isn’t nearly enough to bury my pain,” she says. “It’s shut-up-and-goaway money.” She pauses, then says: “Am I still bitter? Of course I’m still bitter. The state wants me to lie down like a dog and just take it.” The traumatic events of 1968 have shaped and driven Riddick’s adult life. Dirt poor and pregnant, she dropped out of school in the eighth grade. After she gave birth, her son was put in her grandmother’s care, and Riddick was sent to live with an aunt in New York. At 18, she married a man she met there. When he discovered she had been sterilized, Riddick says, he abused her, calling her barren and useless. They later divorced. Riddick struggled for years to shed the “feebleminded” label stamped on her public health records. She earned a high school equivalency and a degree in human services from a technical school in New York. For years, she was an office manager for a tax preparation company. She traveled regularly to North Carolina to visit her son, Tony, and the boy went to New York every summer to spend time with his mother. But the stigma of her forced sterilization still clings to her. Now remarried and living in Atlanta, she dreads returning home to Perquimans County in eastern North Carolina, where everyone knows the details of her wrecked childhood. “What must they think, reading what the state wrote about me?” she asks. Between 1929 and 1960, twice as many whites as blacks were sterilized in North Carolina,

according to Eugenics Board records. But between 1960 and 1968, when Riddick was sterilized, twice as many blacks as whites were sterilized. Riddick was 19 when she discovered, during a medical examination, what had happened to her. She was devastated, for she had always intended to have several children. Outraged, she contacted the ACLU in North Carolina, which filed a lawsuit on her behalf in 1974. The suit accused the Eugenics Board, social workers and the local hospital of unlawfully depriving Riddick of her right to bear children. Riddick became one of state’s first sterilization victims to go public. “Nobody knows the pain and humiliation I had to go through,” she says. Her pain deepened as the case dragged on. In 1983, a jury ruled in favor of the defendants. The following year, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear Riddick’s appeal. In 2010, North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue established the Justice for Sterilization Victims Foundation. Riddick began traveling regularly to Raleigh to attend foundation meetings and, later, hearings of the compensation task force the governor appointed in March. In June, Riddick testified before the task force. A petite figure with close-cropped hair, she bent before a microphone, struggling to hold back tears as her son comforted her. “I am not feebleminded — I have never been feebleminded,” she told the task force. “They slandered me,” she said of the Eugenics Board, which put her IQ at 75. “They ridiculed me and they harassed me.” A social worker threatened to take away her grandmother’s state food rations if she did not sign the consent form, Riddick says. Tony Riddick, now 43 and an entrepreneur in the eastern North Carolina county where he was born, says what the state did to his mother is a crime. “This is not sterilization,” he told the task force in December. “This is genocide.” In a recent interview, Tony Riddick said he supports his mother’s intention to refuse $50,000 in compensation. “It’s a political game, and it’s an insult,” he said.

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Casie Eichman, Realtor..................456-3392 Mary Lou Morgan, Realtor...............776-6029 Larry Kastanek, GRI .......................539-6121 Michele Blanton.............Assoc. Broker, GRI

Jermaine Berry, Realtor..................320-0377 Allison Burghart, Realtor.............845-0659 Dick Walsh, Realtor..........................537-1109 Jim A. Blanton, Broker, GRI, CRS...539-3434

Lake Lot $78,500

6 BD, close to campus, $149,900

Great Investment Property, $175,000

4 BD, 3 BA, 1+ acre $269,000

2+ Bed, central location, $129,995

$219,900 - 2211 College Ave- Beautfiful 3 BD condo close to KSU w/ deck. $224,900 - 361 Johnson - Lg lot + 4 car garage. Close to town. $228,000 - 2708 Stone Valley - Maintenance free, well cared for w/2 BD, 2 BA $194,500 - 709 Maple - Perfect!! Has tons of improvements & upgrades. $119,999 - 108 N. Iowa - Ready for move in w/ this 4 BD, 2 BA + garage bungalo. $224,900 - 3804 Buckeye Circle - Brand new w/ Miller Ranch location. 3 BD + basement. Tresa Ellis REALTOR 587-8025 Christy Walter BROKER/OWNER 341-1530

Jim Blanck REALTOR 539-0244

Andra McCarty REALTOR 341-0865

Melanie Graber REALTOR 341-5254

Stacey Hoffman BROKER/OWNER 564-1261

Summer Hamil REALTOR 341-7205

Tamren Sturges REALTOR 477-0187

JODI THIERER, BROKER/SALES MANAGER 2021 Vanesta Place, Ste. A • Manhattan, KS 66503 • 785-776-6485 www.grandmererealty.com • e-mail: jodi@grandmererealty.com

CHOOSE THE NEIGHBORHOOD THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOUR NEW HOME "15% off list price for all Grand Mere owned lots in Vanesta Phase 2 and 3. Limited time only, so call today for details!" • Grand Vista offers carefree living with OPTIONAL lawn care and snow removal. Phase 2 opening spring of 2012 with gorgeous home sites available. Lots starting at $30,000 • Only 12 lots remain in The Heartland, Manhattan’s premier single family community. Specials are half paid off. Lots starting at $45,000.

Grand Mere - Grand Ridge

MOVE IN READY! 1 owner townhome overlooking the #3 fairway at Colbert Hills. 3 Br’s, 3 1/2 BA’s, 2 fireplaces, covered deck with sun screens, 2 fireplaces, main floor master suite. $519,900

Free standing townhome with main floor master suite and office. Each bedroom has access to a bath! NO special assessments. Maintenance provided community. $590,000

Grand Mere - Bellerive

3 Open Houses Sunday, January 29th 1:00 - 2:30 pm 705 Country Club Cir, Wamego

Need to Sell Your Home? Or Looking to Buy?

Spacious home on the 18th fairway. Pull off the golf course and enjoy. 5 bd/ 3.5 ba, large lot. $299,000. Wonderful kitchen w/granite.

701 Country Club Cir, Wamego

Wyndham Heights - OPEN HOUSE 1-2:30

1117 Wyndham Heights Maintenance provided villa in Wyndham Heights featuring 5 Br’s, 3 BA’s, oversized 2 car garage with parking pad for 3rd vehicle. Open floor plan with formal living and dining, hearth room, informal eating and kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite tops, stainless appliances, curved island/eating bar and pantries. Main floor master suite with private access to screened porch and steam shower in the master bath. $469,990. Directions: Kimball to Wyndham Heights; right on Wyndham Heights Dr.

Lot in Wyndham Heights

610 Chestnut, Wamego

Attractive 1 1/2 story home. $144,900 4 BD/ 2 BA, new roof Well kept, many updates. Call to see this nice home!

Opening Spring of 2012, Bellerive is Grand Mere’s newest golf-side community featuring homes from the mid-$200,000’s with low specials and HOA dues. Many lots will have basement capability with gorgeous golf course views of Colbert Hills. Call Jodi Thierer today to reserve your lot in Bellerive!

The Manhattan Mercury is the place to sell your home or shop for a new one. Put the MANHATTAN MERCURY to work for you

776-2200 ext. 231

Custom build your new home in the maintenance provided community in Wyndham Heights. Lot features walk-out capability with only 9 years of special assessments remaining! Building restrictions require a minimum of 1800 sq. ft. on the main floor. $40,000

Westside - NEW LISTING

Built by Thierer Construction, this half duplex features a main floor master BR and laundry with 2 spacious secondary bedrooms upstairs. Vaulted living room, breakfast nook and kitchen with rustic alder cabinets and tiled floors. Landscaped with fenced backyard with scenic views. $164,900.

The sign of Success in Manhattan Real Estate for 35 Years Well built, 4 bed, 5 bath 2-story. Large corner lot. Has detached guest house with 1 bath. Privacy fence. $320,000

www.GandARealEstate.com • 785-537-7466 OPEN HOUSE 1:30-3

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NEW LISTING

GREAT RANCH

UPDATED KITCHEN

1009 WILSON CIR $219,000

813 HIGHLAND RIDGE $199,000

1036 LOBDELL $275,000

3009 GENEVA $230,000

5600 HIGH MEADOW CIR. $239,000

TRADITIONAL CHARM

GREAT BACK YARD

ONE OF A KIND

LARGE PRIVATE YARD

5 BEDROOMS

300 FORDHAM $259,900

1013 N. MILL POINT $298,000

152 S. DARTHMOUTH $330,000

824 BRIERWOOD $327,000

1117 S. MILL POINT CIR. $389,999

Becky Wassom 785-458-9543

www.GandARealEstate.com

REAL ESTATE

THE MANHATTAN MERCURY

Brenda, Angela, Ann, Tammy, Pam & Sarah

OPEN HOUSE 1-3

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2012 1031 POYNTZ, MANHATTAN, KS Phone: 785-539-9800 Website: www.IrvineRealEstateManhattan.com E-mail: irvinefamily@sbcglobal.net

John Irvine Broker

Marlene Irvine Assoc. Broker

Mary Beth Irvine Assoc. Broker/Owner

Paul Irvine Realtor/Owner

Open House 12-1:30

Building Lots

Close to KSU!

Convenient to Ft. Riley

Open House 12-1:30

3013 Matter Dr. Immediate possession! 4 BR, 2 Ba home w/ much curb appeal! Open flr plan has lg kit w/ island, storm shelter. $173,900

Opportunities like this are few! 3 BR house w/ 11 Lots for sale near Ft. Riley! Call for additional details! $189,900

INVESTORS…great opportunity w/ this 4 PLEX! Great downtown location, excellent rental income. $160’s

Immaculate! Westside 5 BR, 3 Ba home on lg corner lot has full fin walk out bsmt, fenced yd, deck & much more. $250,000

3012 Matter Drive Beautiful 3 BR, 2 Ba home w/ lg open kit, archways, master suite w/ walk in closet & bath, storm shelter, cov patio. $170’s

VISIT WWW.IRVINEREALESTATEMANHATTAN.COM TO VIEW ALL OF OUR CURRENT LISTINGS!

New Listing 117 Firethorn *5BR,3BA, $305,000, Call Lidia PATTY BOOMER, CRS, GRI Broker/Owner, (785) 313-5337

*Great Home on Landscaped 3+ac. *5BR,3.5BA,$469,900, Call Patty

*Open Floor Plan w/Large Loft *App. 20ac near Paxico,$300s,Patty

LIDIA NAGY, Assoc. Broker (785) 565-2523

KRISTEN YOUNG, Realtor (620) 243-2796

mail@CBmanhattan.com www.CBmanhattan.com

2630 Claflin Road Manhattan, KS 66502

*5BR,3.5BA Move-in Ready Home *1664 Kingwood,$345,000,Lidia

ELIZABETH JANKORD, Realtor (785) 341-6841

*Spacious Duplex in Wamego *3BR,2BA,Dbl. Gar.ea.,$180 s,Patty

*Home or Invest. w/many Updates *411 Moro, $139,900, Call Lidia

*100 projection TV in Media Rm. *$595,000,Owner/Agent Elizabeth

4809 Vue Du Lac Pl., Manhattan, Kansas 66503 • 785-776-7711 office View additional listings at www.signaturehomes-re.com

3 Generations Serving the Manhattan Area

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RYAN & SONS

776-1100 800-658-4666

REALTY GROUP ONE

*Private Master Suite in J.C. *2601 Brooke Bend,$229,000,Lidia

501 Sunset $208,900

4740 Blackjack Rd. $429,500

723 Leavenworth $161,500

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1036 Highland Rdg

604 Scott Dr, Westmoreland

A Lot of Home for $$$ 3560 Sqft, 3Bd, 3Ba, Full Part Fin Bsmt

Great Updated Kitchen New interior paint, wood Floors, Full Unfin Bsmt

LOOking for a Home! Go to Our Website For a Complete list Of Homes for sale! www.CBmanhattan.com

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2427 Justin Dr

532 Harland Dr

Remodeled Ranch! 4Bdm 2Ba, Fam Rm, Full Fin Bsmt, Lg Lot

Easy Access to Ft. Riley! Beautiful 4Bd Ranch, HD Floors, W/O Bsmt

Kelly Adams ..................... Ext 142 Therese Adams ................ Ext 128 Dawn Belville .................. Ext 137 Tara Clayclamp ............... Ext 122 Larry Cline ..................... Ext 146 Vi Forgerson .................... Ext 150 Bill Gordon ..................... Ext 123 Donna Hageman .............. Ext 131 Carolyn Hill ..................... Ext 127 Larry Limbocker ............. Ext 124 Connie McClellan ............ Ext 148 Tomi O’Conner..................Ext 126 Nancy Perry ......................Ext 145 Virgina Reyes Kramer .... Ext 129 Joe Sexton ........................ Ext 132 Gary Stowe ....................... Ext 120 Sherry Wheeler ............... Ext 138

To see a complete list of our homes visit our website: www.CBmanhattan.com

NEW LISTING

3019 Anderson, Manhattan, KS 66503 2301 Hillview Dr. $285,000

View All Listings At www.LandmarkKansas.com

Corner Lot in City of Riley $10,500

925 Highland Ridge Dr. $201,000

Check out our website at www.ryanandsons.com

BYRON LEWIS JERRY ISTAS ABR, E-Pro, CRS, Realtor ABR, CRS, Assoc Broker 341-1745 313-4693

DUANE LEWIS Broker 776-2222

(785) 776-1213 • ryans@ryanandsons.com • 600 Humboldt PAT ISTAS ABR, Realtor 313-0900

TRISH BEGGS CRS, Realtor 243-0829

CLAUDIA LUTHI GRI, CRS, Associate Broker 410-0209

OPEN HOUSE 2-3 Floyd Rogers Broker

Joe Maggio Associate Broker

Karen Westover Associate Broker

Sandy Salava REALTOR®

SARA JENSEN Realtor 738-8131

DEVIN LEWIS Realtor 313-4524

OPEN HOUSE 1-2:30

DAREN LEWIS Realtor 341-6037

JIM NELSON Realtor 564-1494

TERRY STEINBRING Realtor 556-2737

OPEN HOUSE 1:30-3

HAROLD MUGLER Realtor/Auctioneer 632-4994

JOHN CHILDS Construction Manager (316)516-7904

OPEN HOUSE 2-3:30

Shanelle Fields REALTOR®

To view all of our current listings: www.remax-manhattan-ks.com Manhattan REALTORS • 2304 Sky-Vue Lane, Manhattan • (785) 776-4488 Open House 1-3

Open House 1-2:30

4651 S. Dwight Drive

New Construction

2821 Stone Valley Landing

8756 William Drive

4154 Taneil Drive

4655 S. Dwight Drive

$219,950 Joe Karen $234,950 Joe $299,950 Karen $275,000 Karen $234,950 3BR, 2BA, Daylight Bsmt, Family 2 Story w/4 BR, 3.5 BA. Elegant new townhome. 4 BR, 3 BA, fireplace, family 3BR, 2BA, Daylight Bsmt, Family Room. www.KarensKastles.com View at www.joemaggio.com View at www.joemaggio.com room. www.KarensKastles.com Room. www.KarensKastles.com

2038 Plymouth Rd

2023 Ivy Drive

New Construction

4647 S. Dwight Dr.

5437 Stone Crest Dr

2725 BUTTONWOOD

5032 BRAMBLEWOOD

2708 MAISE CIRCLE

2724 BUTTONWOOD

Beautiful new construction. 3 BR 2.5 BA high quality halfduplex. Custom oak cabinetry & woodwork throughout. Large, finished 2 car garage. Upgraded appliances & fixtures. Motion/ door security system. $153,000 Hosted by Devin Lewis

Beautiful New Const. by Landmark Quality Homes LLC. 4BR,3BA, 3 car garage, LR w/FP, full daylight bsmt, large FR, covered deck. Wood Floors, Tiled Floors, Master BR-Walk-in Closet, Vaulted Ceiling $229,900 Hosted by Pat Istas

Large open floor plan. 3 bedrooms/2 baths. Kitchen with custom cabinets and large island. Vaulted ceilings and lots of natural light. Located on a cul de sac. $157,900 Hosted by Trish Beggs

Affordable new construction 3 BR, 2 BA home built along thw neighborhood lake. Large DR & master BR w/ master BA & walkin closet, scenic view from patio. Photo is from similar completed home. A must see! $144,800 Hosted by Daren Lewis

2440 Sawmill Rd, J.C

Floyd $229,900 Karen $229,900 Karen $159,900 $219,950 Joe $189,950 Floyd 4 BR, 3 BA, 2 fireplaces, full fin w/o Handy Man Special with 3 living 3 BR, 2 BA, Daylight Bsmt. New Townhome with basement. Built 2007, 3 BR, 2 BA, full bsmt. Seller paid closing costs. areas. www.KarensKastles.com www.KarensKastles.com unfinished walkout bsmt. View at www.joemaggio.com

409 Brookmont Drive

3199 Keats Avenue

120 Knoxberry

4505 Freeman

209 E 16th St, J.C.

Floyd $137,500 Shanelle $70,000 $114,900 Shanelle $120,000 Floyd $126,000 Floyd 1/2 duplex, 3 BR, 2 BA, New carpet 3 BR, 2 BA, Open floor plan, pri- Unique property w/ many possibili- Built 2004, 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 car 2 BR, 1 BA, 0.5 acre close to paint, all app., Seller paid closing cost. vacy fenced yard. garage, wood privacy fence, shed. Tuttle Creek Lake. ties on 1.3 acres.

Visit These Open Houses Sunday, January 29, 2012

Call or Email the Listed Agent for more Pictures and Details Floyd Rogers...313-1672...frogers@remax.kscoxmail.com Joe Maggio...712-0027...www.joemaggio.com Karen Westover...532-9333...www.KarensKastles.com

Sandy Salava...565-8433...ssalava@remax.kscoxmail.com Shanelle Fields...226-2746...sfields@remax.kscoxmail.com

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www.WeisRealtyExecutives.com • 785.539.9333 • 800.593.3250 Professional Place • 2316 Anderson Ave • Manhattan, KS 66502 Follow us on

Jerry S. Weis Ph.D, Owner, REALTOR®

Linda B. Weis Broker/Owner, ABR,CRB,CRS GRI,PMN

Les Wallace GRI, REALTOR®, Managing Broker

Martha Payne REALTOR®, Listing Specialist

Jeffrey Black REALTOR®, Commercial Specialist

Real Estate for the Real World

Jim Hood REALTOR®, CW5 (RET) US Army

Leslie Alford REALTOR®, LTC (RET) US Army

Barbara Huston REALTOR®, Community Development

Check out our Website for Details on All of our Listings! We Post the Latest Open House Info on Fridays. OPEN 12-2

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3913 Golden Eagle

13899 Melissa Vue

3608 Everett Place

1002 Houston Beautifully renovated 5 BR Victorian w/ new kitchen w/ granite & master suite. Refinished Call hardwoods. Leslie! $228,900

1826 Fairchild Walk to KSU or MHS! 3BR, 3BA 1.5 story w/ updated kitchen. Full bsmt. Call Barbara $182,900

Beautiful 5 BR 3 BA, open plan & light filled, 3400+/sq ft! WP tub & finished lower level. Fenced yard. Call Leslie. $254,900

Stunning new construction on 1.5+/acres w/ open plan, gorgeous upgraded kitchen & appliances. Luxurious master, more! Bsmt ready for finish. $399,000

Lovely 5 BR 3 BA on Westside cul-de-sac. Open plan, full finished LL. Near Bergman Elementary & Hudson Trail! Seller motivated! $259,900

3945 Windmill Run

148 S. Dartmouth

1204 Stoneridge Cr.

2417 Hillview

1959 Lincoln

Custom home on 3.6 +/- wooded acres. 5 BR 3 BA, vaulted living w/ stone FP. Double attached + double detached garage. $429,900

Well-maintained o n e - o w n e r Westside home on wooded lot. 2 FPs. Built-ins. Sprinkler, dripping system. New driveway. $219,500

Luxurious 2 story on acre lot in prestigious Greystone cul-de-sac. R e m o d e l e d kitchen open to great room. New hardwood floors $650,000

Custom 4 BR 3 BA Schultz constructed, near KSU stadium. Timberline cabinets. Granite counters. Sound system. Luxurious amenities! $456,500

4441 Kitten Creek Newer country home 5890 Edgewater Rd minutes west of Manhattan! 2+ acres, 5 BR, 3 BA architechturally designed. 3 car garage with shop. $394,500 counters. $319,900

Cute 3 BR 2 BA on private street. Refinished hardwoods. Full finished lower level. O v e r s i z e d detached garage & Fenced. $124,900

Wonderful 5 BR 3 BA country home on 1.5 +/- acres backing up to lake. Open staircase, granite

710 Midland

Sprawling brick home on 2 lots Walk to KSU & Lee Elem. Well maintained & updated! Full mostly finished lower level.

Happy 151st Birthday, Kansas!

LAND FOR SALE! 270 acres 14 miles East of Manhattan on Tabor Valley Rd. (West boundary is Riley-Wabaunsee County line). 130 +/- acres tillable. 140 +/- acres grass. Call Jerry for more information!

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205 S. Drake 3012 Matter Drive 3013 Matter Drive 1002 Houston 3505 Gary 610 Chestnut, Wamego 115 E. Chestnut, Riley 8756 William Drive 5032 Bramblewood 4147 Taneil 705 Country Club Cir, Wamego 701 Country Club Cir, Wamego 5500 Macy Place, Wamego 2803 Lakewood Drive 1117 Wyndham Heights 4510 Highway 99, Wamego 2302 Vineyard Circle 813 Highland Ridge 2000 Rockhill Circle 1005 Cassidy 4651 S. Dwight Dr. 117 Firethorn 2708 Maise Circle 1009 Wilson Drive 4114 Becca Court 1036 Highland Ridge 1101 E. Park Grove 2725 Buttonwood 3913 Deandra 604 Scott Dr, Westmoreland 2724 Buttonwood 1826 Fairchild 2041 Plymouth 2009 Clifford Dr., Wamego 2716 Stone Valley 4101 Eagle Valley, Wamego T H E

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COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES! Call Jeffrey Black 19,060 sq ft of land at the corner of Seth Child Rd & Anderson Ave. Currently a service station. What an opportunity! $395,000 •1 •FFormer call center. Office space or lab. 42,946 +/- sqft. Lease rate: $10.50/sq ft Great access to JC, Ft. Riley & Manhattan! 1382 Pillsbury Drive - Nearly 2 acres with direct access to K177 & secondary to Stadel Rd. $250,000 •1

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