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Sunday, November 11, 2012
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Are we No. 1?
How parents can tell whether it’s a concussion or just a bump on the head Bryan Richardson brichardson@themercury.com The issue of concussions came up locally this past week after KState quarterback Collin Klein suffered an apparent concussion during the Oklahoma State game on Nov. 3. The concussion discussion for the most part has surrounded the football community. However, a concussion – blunt trauma to the brain caused by its movement inside the skull – can happen outside of football or any organized sport. More importantly, it can occur away from the medical staff that teams often have. Dr. Rich Foveaux of Jointfit Chiropractic and Sports Medicine Center said knowing when a concussion has occurred and providing treatment is the key to future health. He said there are indications that someone is more susceptible to having another
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Mideast nuke talks called off Associated Press VIENNA — Attempts to find Arab-Israeli common ground on banning weapons of mass destruction from the Mideast have failed, and high-profile talks on the issue have been called off, diplomats said Saturday. The two diplomats said the United States, one of the organizers, would likely make a formal announcement soon saying that with tensions in the region remaining high, "time is not opportune" for such a gathering. The diplomats spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to divulge the cancellation ahead of the formal announcement. The meeting — to be held in Helsinki, Finland, by year's end — was on shaky ground since it was agreed to in 2010 by the 189 member nations of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. Its key sponsors were the U.S., Russia and Britain, but they said such as meeting was only possible if all counSEE
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Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein (7) celebrates with fans in the stands after the NCAA college football game against TCU on Saturday in Fort Worth, Texas. Klein ran for two touchdowns and No. 3 K-State bolstered its BCS national title hopes with a 23-10 victory at Big 12 newcomer TCU. See related coverage, Page B1.
Wildcat win, Alabama loss puts K-State in good position to lead polls KEYS TO THE GAME
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Fallen foe
Early momentum
Good defense
Still a contender
Just a few minutes into the game, Texas A&M beat No. 1 Alabama 29-24, which gives K-State a good shot at the top spot in the BCS standings and the AP poll.
K-State quarterback Collin Klein made his third interception of the season early in the game. TCU’s Devonte Fields made a diving grab for a pick, but the Horned Frogs failed to capitalize, going three-and-out.
The Wildcat defense had a shutout going until the fourth quarter. But by that point, the Wildcats were on a roll, and TCU never got close enough to threaten K-State.
Klein only made two touchdowns during the game, so it wasn’t his best statistically, but fans were relieved that he didn’t seem to be affected by his apparent head injury last week.
Buttons ‘n’ Bows. . . and baked goods and bee pollen Annual craft fair raises $15,000 for Manhattan Catholic Schools Katherine Wartell kwartell@themercury.com Candles, holiday decorations, beaded jewelry and household knickknacks lined the makeshift aisles of the Buttons ‘n’ Bows craft show Saturday, where the strong of heart braved the large crowds for the chance to snatch up homemade crafts for holiday gifts or their own collections. The show, a fundraiser for Manhattan Catholic Schools, was spread throughout the school’s campus and the basement of Seven Dolors Catholic Church, where attendees could enter their names into a raffle for a black and white quilt. Attendees could also purchase soap with the scent of any fruit blend imaginable, a family of penguins crafted from gourds or an entire year’s supply of pink
Staff photo by Sarah Midgorden
Linda Wilcox and Donna Funk look at fall decorations at a craft booth at the Buttons and Bows Craft Fair Saturday morning. The craft fair featured about 150 vendors and is a fundraiser for the Manhattan Catholic Schools PTO. bows and tutus for the small children in their lives. More than 150 crafters rented booth space at the 32nd annual show, representing a mixture of first-timers and seasoned veter-
ans. Two of those veterans were the Fergusons, representing Koelzer Bee Farm out of Corning. The farm, owned by Teri and Bill Koelzer, produces honey for
COMING MONDAY | Stories from a soldier who fought in World War II in honor of Veterans Day. Page A1
food products and for soaps, lotion and lip balms. Bee pollen, taken by some for its nutrients, were also packaged for sale. One of their draws Saturday was their shea butter once-a-day lotion bars, molded into various shapes including yin yang signs, roses, and, naturally, a bee on a honeycomb. The bars, which at first glance look like soap, are made of shea butter, beeswax, cocoa butter and coconut oil, and are intended to keep hands soft throughout the entire day. Steve Ferguson said he has been working with the Koelzer’s for about seven years and has attended the Buttons ‘n’ Bows fair for about as long. On Saturday, their booth was set up on the stage in the school’s cafeteria, which Ferguson said is not where they are typically located, causing concern for loyal customers who thought they didn’t attend. “I’ve had people come up and say, “We thought you weren’t coming,” Ferguson said. SEE
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