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No one was injured Tuesday evening following a blaze that tore through a Junction City home. Junction City Fire Department and EMS crews were dispatched to 1212 N. Clay Street shortly after 6 p.m. Tuesday, where firefighters found heavy smoke and flames coming from the windows of a single-story structure. All occupants two adults and five children had self-evacuated upon arrival. According to Junction City Fire Chief Kevin Royse, crews initiated an interior attack before switching to defensive operations due to roof structure instability. Royse said because the fire was deepseated and had multiple roof structures, extinguishing the fire was difficult. Junction City Public Works crews assisted the fire department with a backhoe to help extinguish the blaze. Cassandra Edwards, who along with her husband owns the home, spoke to The Daily Union Wednesday morning while taking pictures of the charred remains. She said the kids grandmother had left to pick up a pizza. The fire already had started when the grandmother returned. Luckily, a neighbor whom police in a report called a good Samaritan had dialed 911. The neighbor helped get the children out of the home before emergency responders arrived on scene, according to the police report. No injuries were reported to civilians or firefighters. The house was determined to be a total loss, with damages to the home and belongings exceeding $40,000, according to Royse. The Red Cross assisted those displaced by the fire in finding temporary hotel accommodations. The cause of the fire still is under investigation. On Wednesday, Royse said investigators should have a cause determined later this week. It doesnt appear to be incendiary or anything, he said.
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A fire tore through this home at 1212 N. Clay St. Tuesday night. The remnants of the homes kitchen could be seen from outside Wednesday morning. See a photo of firefighters in action on our website, www.yourDU.net.
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Drug testing could come to high school

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As social media pictures of local teenagers using drugs popped up on a screen, some Unified School District 475 Board of Education members frowned while others slightly shook their heads and cringed. Its a delicate topic, but Junction City High School officials have seen an increase in drug use amongst students. To deter that, JCHS officials want to implement random drug testing for students. JCHS Principal Melissa Sharp presented a proposal to the board during a recent work session. We are not out to get students, Sharp said. We are out to help students. The purpose is to have a drug-free environment and protect the health of students involved in activities through the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA). According to the district, all students are required to participate in some type of activity as a requirement for graduation. Sharp and others noticed some students were participating in activities under the influence of substances. Matt Westerhaus, athletic director, said the student council is working on a statement of what they want in the policy. We need to entice and inform our kids on making good decisions, Westerhaus said. Please see Testing, 8A
Junction City High School basketball player Luke Arneson (left) reads to Washington Elementary School kindergartner Kevin (right) during a Dr. Seuss celebration Wednesday in the schools library. The event featured fourth- and fifth-grade students, along with members of the Junction City High School varsity, junior varsity and freshman basketball teams, reading to students in kindergarten and first grade. Library staff and teachers also joined the fun, dressing up as the Cat in the Hat as well as Thing 1 and Thing 2. To purchase this photo and others from Wednesdays event, check out www.yourDU.net.
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Improvements to womens center could start soon

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Medal of Honor winner a true hero

Story and photo by Chase Jordan
ith admiration, Marjorie Ehlers Gustin removed a picture of her brother from one of her family scrapbooks.
The portrait in her hand was of a young Walter Ehlers in his service uniform. He was a nice-looking young man, Gustin said before placing the picture aside one of her brother, Roland. They both were. Walter recently passed away in Long Beach, Calif. at the age of 92 and was the last living recipient of a Medal of Honor for D-Day, where Allied forces invaded northern France by means of beach landings in Normandy. Please see Honor, 8A
Geary Community Hospitals womens center received a financial boost thanks to the Geary Community Healthcare Foundation. During a Board of Trustees meeting earlier this week, the foundation presented a $115,555 check to the hospital to improve the Martha K. Hoover Womens Center. Jolana Montgomery-Matney, foundation executive director, is looking forward to the project getting under way. She said they birthed the womens center back in the mid1990s through a capital campaign. To me its one of those things that we should be
doing, she said. We need to bring our womens center to the same look that the rest of the hospital has. The cost of improvements is more than $155,000. In December, the foundations Holiday Glitz raised more than $53,000. Montgomery-Matney said funds were already designated in-house for the center, but only totaled $75,000. The remaining $40,000 was approved before the meeting. Improvements will include cosmetic upgrades to the environment. A physician workstation also will be included. We cannot quit birthing babies, so well only do a room at a time, Montgomery-MatPlease see Hospital, 8A
Marjorie Ehlers Gustin admires a photo of her brother, Walter Ehlers.
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MANHATTAN A collaborative experiment involving a Kansas State University biochemist may mark the beginning of an effective, environmentally friendly plant-based method of insect control. Timothy Durrett, assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular biophysics, was part of the collaboration that used various plant and moth enzymes to engineer plants that emitted sex pheromones that mimic those naturally produced by two species of moths. The research recently appeared in the journal Nature Communications, A plant factory for moth pheromone production. The study was led by Christer Lfstedt of Lund University in Sweden and also included researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Pheromones are chemicals released from the body of animals and insects that are used to attract mates or relay danger. Currently, insect pests are managed with pesticides and synthetic pheromones the latter of which confuse the insect and prevent it from breeding or enable it to be trapped. While these pheromones can be made chemically, it can be a toxic process to produce them, Durrett said. What we demonstrated in this study is a more environmentally friendly approach that avoids the need to use toxic chemicals and eliminates hazardous byproducts from producing synthetic pheromones. The plant just handles everything. The study focused on the bird-cherry ermine moth and the orchard ermine moth two insects that feed on the leaves of orchard trees and, as caterpillars, can strip trees of their bark. Durrett helped the Swedish researchers use enzymes from plants and moths to create a biological pathway that made it possible for plants to produce the moths sex pheromones. He contributed an enzyme from the burning bush plant that performed the final step in the synthesis process, essentially turning plants into pheromone production factories.
Ashley Kelican (right) a second-year veterinary medicine student at Kansas State University, administers the U.S. Air Force oath to first-year veterinary students Megan Guyan (left) and Erica Hamman (center). The two students were commissioned as first lieutenants upon receiving the Air Forces public health scholarship. Kelican received the scholarship in 2013.
Retired John Deere exec to speak

MANHATTAN David C. Everitt, a former John Deere division president, will present Combining business objectives, appropriate technology and social support programs to help feed a hungry world at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, in Fiedler Hall Auditorium at Kansas State University. The event is part of the College of Engineerings Eyestone Lecture Series and is open to the public. Everitt retired as president of John Deeres Agriculture and Turf Division-North America, Asia, Australia and Sub-Saharan and South Africa, and Global Tractor and Turf Products, in September 2012, where he had been responsible for sales and marketing in those regions and countries, including the U.S., Canada, Australia, China, Southeast Asia, Africa and India. He oversaw product platform groups consisting of all tractors and turf and utility products, as well as holding enterprisewide responsibility for the information technology and intelligent solutions group. He began his career at Deere & Co. in 1975 as an engineer, holding a variety of management positions throughout the company in industrial engineering, production engineering, mechanical services and sales. Everitt was appointed senior vice president and managing director of Deeres EAME operations in 1999, and was named president of Deeres agricultural division in September 2001.
Reviewing the review: Researcher builds a better job performance evaluation

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MANHATTAN A critical job performance evaluation can have a negative effect on any employee, a Kansas State University researcher has found. By studying how people view positive or negative feedback, Satoris Culbertson, assistant professor of management, has determined that nobody even people who are motivated to learn likes negative performance reviews. Culbertson is developing ways to help managers improve the process for reviewing employees. Culbertson and collaborators at Eastern Kentucky University and Texas A&M University surveyed more than 200 staffers who had just completed performance reviews at a large southern university. The research appears in the Journal of Personnel Psychology. The researchers first assessed employees goal orientations: Learning goal-oriented people like to learn for the sake of learning. They often pursue challenges despite setbacks. Performance-prove goal-oriented peo-
ple want to prove that they have competence to perform a job. Performance-avoid goal-oriented people want to avoid looking foolish. The researchers hypothesized that the two types of performance-oriented people only would be satisfied with performance appraisals in which they received positive feedback because negative feedback would make them look bad. But the researchers thought that learning goal-oriented employees would be satisfied with an appraisal in which they received negative feedback because these individuals would see it as a learning opportunity. Surprisingly, we found that learningoriented people were just as dissatisfied with an appraisal that had negative feedback as the performance-oriented people were, Culbertson said. Nobody likes to get negative feedback even those individuals who arent trying to prove anything to others, but instead are just trying to learn as much as possible. The research shows that managers need to be careful when giving feedback to employees, Culbertson said. Performance appraisals can affect motivation, commitment and performance, which managers
should keep in mind when evaluating employees. It is not so much that the performance review needs to be abolished, but we need to fix what is broken, Culbertson said. Instead of limiting ourselves to formal performance appraisals conducted once or twice a year, we need to think about performance management as a system that is linked with the strategy of the entire organization. Rather than making a performance review an annual event between a supervisor and employee, employers should consider making it an ongoing process. We can actually make the most out of the system, Culbertson said. But if we are only going to have once-a-year evaluations, we shouldnt expect it to work. Based on the research, Culbertson has several suggestions to help managers construct performance evaluations: Focus on constructive feedback instead of negative feedback. While negative feedback focuses on what an employee is doing wrong, constructive feedback brings in elements for improvement. Negative feedback is not the same as constructive feedback, Culbertson said.
We should be careful that negative feedback is provided in a way that is more constructive because it can help people try to improve. Be careful with number-based performance reviews. People view numbers differently, Culbertson said. For example, on an evaluation with a 1-to-5 scale, a manager might give an employee a 4 out of 5. The manager might see this as positive feedback, but an employee might see this as negative if he or she is striving for a 5 out of 5. This is where our words are really powerful, Culbertson said. We want to make sure we are conveying to employees whether we are giving a good evaluation or describing something that needs to improve. Avoid the sandwich approach. This approach occurs when managers provide positive feedback, then give negative feedback and finish with positive feedback. Sometimes the sandwich approach comes across as dishonest or not something that people will buy, Culbertson said.
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Police nab 4 in drug bust

Four people were arrested Tuesday morning during a multi-agency drug bust at a Junction City home. The Junction City-Geary County Drug Operations Group, along with uniformed law enforcement officers, executed a search warrant at 124 S. Adams St., according to a Junction City Police Department press release issued later Tuesday. The warrant was obtained after an investigation by the Drug Operations Group into suspected methamphetamine distribution at the residence. During their search, authorities seized methamphetamine, marijuana, hallucinogenic mushrooms, drug paraphernalia, three handguns and currency. Junction City residents Currin Ayer, Jennifer Holter, Wilfried Meyer and Michael Meyer were arrested on various drug charges. Ayer, 26, was charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school and felony possession of drug paraphernalia. She also was arrested on Riley County warrants for possession of hallucinogenics and endangering a child. Holter, 33, was charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school, criminal possession of a firearm, felony possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and possession of a hallucinogenic. Both Wilfried Meyer, 47, and Michael Meyer, 25, were charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. All four were confined at the Geary County Detention Center until they could make first appearances in Geary County District Court. The Junction City-Geary County Drug Operations Group is a joint task force with members from the JCPD, Geary County Sheriffs Department and Grandview Plaza Police Department.
The Winter Reading Program at the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library is quickly coming to an end. All reading charts should be completed by 5 p.m. Sunday. Print titles, audio books and e-books count toward the completion of reading goals. Those who finish the program by reading or listening to eight items will have their name entered into a drawing for either a Kindle eReader or a basket of gift cards from local restaurants and businesses.
Winter Reading Program
The Phil-Am Association of Junction City made a $1,000 donation to the Lions Club International Foundation, with the funds earmarked to go for Typhoon Haiyan. Shown are (from left): Manny Pasquil; Frank Catalo; Daryl Stone, Past District Governor of LCIF; Amosa Laborde; Carmen Kiser; Chuck Kiser; Ada Seabrook, president of the Phil-Am Assocation of Junction City; Lalita Soto and Harvey Soto.
Phil-Am Association donates to LCIF Alix Kunkle The Daily Union
Learn tips and strategies that will assist you in searching through millions of genealogical records including census, immigration, military, birth and death records through a course at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library. Family history searches will be conducted on laptops using the librarys Ancestry.com subscription and both the Heritage Quest and Genealogy Connect databases available through the Kansas State Library. Students are welcome to bring their own laptops to the class. The registration deadline is Monday.
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Permits required to harvest hay on Kansas highway right of way

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TOPEKA The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced permits will be issued to landowners wanting to harvest hay on Kansas highway right of way. Those with land adjacent to the right of way will be given permit priority from Jan. 1 until March 31. After March 31, permits to harvest will be issued in the order in which they are received. The permits will expire Sept. 30. Hay harvesting on right-ofway along state and federal highways without a permit is illegal and is trespassing, according to KDOT. Permits can be canceled at any time by either party and all operations shall be in accord with requirements and guidelines set by KDOT. Any person, firm or corporation wanting to mow or bale hay will need to submit a permit application to the KDOT office in their area. No hay harvesting will take place along Interstates, and access to any right of way shall be determined by KDOT.
Each year, the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library sponsors the Summer Reading bookmark contest, where community members are invited to create a bookmark based on the upcoming summer reading themes. Original 2-D designs may be done in pencil, ink, crayon, marker, paint or computer. Designs must fit in the given 8-inch by 1-3/4-inch space. Creations should represent the summer reading theme for the appropriate age category: kindergarten through high school, fizz, boom, read! and adult literary elements. Entry forms are available at the library. Entries are due by 5 p.m. March 7. Winners will be chosen by April 1. Limit one entry per person. Top honors will go to one entry from each grade K-6, one for grades 7-8, one from grades nine through 12, and one from all adult entries, for a total of 10 winners as chosen by judges from local organizations. Winning bookmarks will be printed in color and distributed to all those signing up for the librarys Summer Reading program. Creators of winning bookmarks will be given a small prize package to include a family membership to the Friends of the Library and a pack of bookmarks to give to friends and family. Winners and a guest will also be invited to attend the Friends of the Library Fiesta on April 19.
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USD 475 wont rule out new Junction City High building
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The Geary County Board of Education members gazed at site plans for needed improvements at Junction City High School. But they also pondered building a new school altogether for the main campus. During a recent work session, the Geary County Board of Education received a presentation with possibilities for renovations and additions from Schaefer Johnson Cox Frey (SJCF) Architecture. Those renovations would include a price tag of $24 million. The first step to doing anything is to look at what you have and what is the cost to renovate that and bring it up to standards, Superintendent Ronald Walker said. One of the major additions included a 16,200 square-foot commons area, which would also serve as a cafeteria with the schools main entry nearby. SJCF said the $3.8 million portion could provide a new look for the school and provide a public meeting space. Currently, the school is dealing with a crowded
cafeteria. You would have to stagger Some of the other addi- it over three to seven years tions included a girls to get everything locker room, parkdone correctly. ing, and a new wresA new main tling addition. A few campus for JCHS of the remodeling could cost more projects include conthan $60 million. verting the existing The state could wrestling room to a pay between 62 training room, percent and 65 upgrading the percent. That R ONALD ensemble practice would result in W ALKEr areas and improving more than $20 milthe library. lion coming from taxpayYou couldnt do it all in ers. one year, Walker said. If a new high school
project received a green light, Walker said spacing would be an issue. He also said he would like to use the same campus. If you dont, you lose access to the football field and some other things that we have made improvements in, Walker said. With board members thinking about the options, Walker said hes going to
explore it very heavily. We want to come back with the board with more information at a later date, Walker said. The architects will bring back a comparison of just improvements or a new high school. We have to weigh those things, Board President Dr. Ferrell Miller said. We still have some more information to review.
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The Dorothy Bramlage Public Library will host Our Favorite Authors ... Laura Numeroff, at 10 a.m. March 8. Stories, craft, and a snack will be themed around the books of Numeroff, the author of the If You Give a stories, The Jellybeans series and more. This program is designed for grade school children and is fun for the whole family.
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Joan Vermillion Crawford, 86, passed away Feb. 25, 2013 in Hutchinson. Funeral services will be held Saturday in Salina.
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Barbara E. Jones
Nov. 6, 1922 Feb. 25, 2014
Barbara E. Jones, 91, of Kansas City. Barbara married Calvin Jones City, Mo., formerly of Junction City, on Feb. 14, 1954 in Junction City. He died Feb. 25, 2014 at Kansas died June 5, 2007. City Hospice and Palliative Survivors include three Care in Kansas City. sons, Jim Baker of Foley, She was born Nov. 6, 1922 Ala., Kevin Jones and wife in Salina, the daughter of Tracy of Junction City, and Lee M. and Jessie Dell Yoder Kendall Jones and wife Kelli Cockrell. She attended school of Shawnee; two daughters, in Salina, and graduated from Barbara Jodell Roberts and Salina High School in 1939. husband Jeff of Solomon, She later graduated from and Janeen Goble and husB ARbARA Brown-Mackey Business Colband Jeff of Kansas City, J ONEs lege. She was a homemaker. Mo.; 10 grandchildren; and Barbara was a member of High- six great-grandchildren. land Baptist Church and the Order She was preceded in death by her of Eastern Star, both of Junction parents, a brother and two grandsons. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Feb. 28 at Penwell-Gabel Mass-Hinitt Chapel, with Pastor Brad Seifert presiding. Burial will be at a later date in the Fort Riley Cemetery at Fort Riley. A visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 27 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Mid-Kansas Affiliate, P.O. Box 780294, Wichita, Kansas 67278-0294. Please visit www.penwellgabeljunctioncity.com to leave the family a condolence.
Albuquerque MexicanAmerican leader Casso dies

B Y RUSSELL CONTRERAS
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) Henry Casso, a longtime civil rights leader in New Mexico who worked his way out of an orphanage to become a noted educational scholar and a founder of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, died Tuesday. He was 82. Casso died at an Albuquerque hospital and had been suffering from a number of illnesses, according to Ralph Arellanes, the New Mexico state director of the League of United Latin American Citizens. Born in Detroit, Casso grew up in an orphanage after his father was severely
injured in a train accident. It was at an orphanage, Casso would later say, where he developed a desire to join the priesthood and use Biblical stories to fight poverty. Ordained as a priest in 1957, he served a number of San Antonio parishes before leaving the church for a life of scholarship and fighting discrimination against Mexican Americans. A supporter of President Lyndon B. Johnsons War on Poverty programs, he founded PADRES, a national organization that pushed for Latino bishops and urged the Catholic Church to address equality. He also helped found MALDEF, a national group that spearheaded a number of civil rights court challenges.
Shirley K. Lake
June 25, 1932 Feb. 25, 2014
Shirley K. Lake died Feb. 25, 2014 at Medicalodge in Leavenworth, Patricia Lake of Wichita, Kathy Kinder of Leavenworth. Shirley was born to Glenn and Overland Park and Janis Allen of Derby; and Edith Lake on June 25, 1932 in Minneapolis, many great-nieces and nephews. Minn. Memorial contributions may be made to She was preceded in death by her older brothHeartspring, formally known as the Institute of ers, Glenn Lake Jr. and William C. Lake. Logopedics, at 8700 E. 29th Street N., Wichita, KS Shirley graduated from Wichita University and 76226, or the charity of your choice. received training at the Institute of Logopedics. Family and friends will meet to share memoShe was a speech therapist in grade schools ries between 2 and 3:30 p.m. March 3 at the First throughout Kansas. Christian Church, 130 N. Sixth, Leavenworth, KS She retired from the Junction City Public 66048. S HIRLEY School District. Condolences may made at www.davisfuneralL AKE She is survived by her nieces, Ann Crum of chapelinc.com.
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Kansas lawmakers staying course on public pension

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still having to close the funding gap for its existing plans. That, all of a sudden, will open your eyes, said Rep. Dan Hawkins (R-Wichita). The long-term cost of the boost in retirement benefits was a relatively modest $70 million, with people retiring between July 2004 and July 2009 receiving an increase of 0.5 percent. People retiring on or before July 1, 1984, would have received a 3 percent increase. The last cost-of-living adjustment for public retirees in Kansas was in 1997, though the state gave extra, one-time checks in 2000, 2007 and 2008. On Friday, the House rejected a proposal, offered as an amendment to the pensions bill it passed, to give retirees an extra one-time bonus of $300. It would be difficult for me to go ahead and look at an adjustment until were in a better position going forward, said Rep. Jim Kelly (R-Independence).
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TOPEKA (AP) A proposal to start a new 401(k)style pension plan for new Kansas teachers and government workers and a competing plan to boost the benefits of public retirees failed Monday to clear a committee in the state House. The House Pensions and Benefits Committees voice votes on the measure suggested that many lawmakers arent enthusiastic about major changes to policies theyve enacted in recent years to improve the long-term financial health of the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System. The pension system is projecting a gap of nearly $10.3 billion between anticipated revenues and its commitments to retirees through June 2033, but it also expects the shortfall to melt away because of laws enacted in 2011 and 2012. Changes in recent years boosted state contributions to public pensions and even committed profits from state-owned casinos. The state revised benefit plans for existing employees and created a new one for workers hired starting next year that moves away from traditional plans that guarantee benefits up front, based on an employees salary and years of service. But the alterations stop short of creating a 401(k)style plan, in which benefits are tied to investment earnings. We need to stay the course, said Rep. John Barker (R-Abilene).
Kansas state Rep. John Rubin (R-Shawnee), makes a point during a meeting of the House Pensions and Benefits Committee, Monday, Feb. 24, 2014, at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. Rubin is the sponsor of an unsuccessful proposal to create a 401(k)-style plan for new public employees.
The House last week approved a bill, 94-26, to revise parts of the pension plan for workers hired starting next year, and the Senate established a special committee to look at the changes. But legislators in both parties have said they see little appetite to go further. GOP legislators whove pushed for a new, 401(k)style plan note that theyre common among private companies. They argue that tying retirees benefits to investment earnings eventually eliminates the risk that taxpayers will have to cover a long-term funding shortfall. When youre in a hole, the first thing youve got to do is stop digging, said Rep. John Rubin (R-Shawnee). But retiree and public employee groups have long argued that 401(k)-style plans wont result in as generous benefits as traditional pension plans. Also, KPERS officials estimated that starting up a new plan would cost $3 billion over two decades, with the state
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TOPEKA (AP) Two creatures dating to the period when Kansas was a vast ocean are a step closer to receiving designation as the states official fossils. The measure, which received tentative approval Wednesday on a 93-23 vote,
Kansas House advances official state fossil bill
would name the tylosaurus and the pteranodon (TEARun-don) as the official fossils, joining the western meadowlark, ornate box turtle and bison as official state animals and reptiles. The tylosaurus was a large sea creature that hunted the ocean that covered Kansas more than 80 million years ago. While it patrolled the waters, the pteranodon roamed the skies. Fossils have been found in the chalk hills in western Kansas. Examples of the tylosaurus are on display at museums in Hays and Lawrence.
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e propose to stand by the progressive W movements which will benefit the condition of the people of these United States.
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Grady Malsbury Press Supervisor Past Publishers John Montgomery, 1892-1936 Harry Montgomery, 1936-1952 John D. Montgomery, 1952-1973
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Our view Clearing a hurdle
bill that would make police records in Kansas more accessible to the public has cleared a key hurdle with passage by the House Judiciary Committee on Monday. We urge the full House to approve this measure. The bill would make available to the public the documents that explain why arrests are made, as well as affidavits justifying search warrants. The latter, however, would only be released to the parties involved. Kansas, according to the Associated Press, is one of the few states that keeps probable-cause affidavits secret. Most states make such documents public soon after the arrest. That keeps peace officers and prosecutors accountable for their actions. Besides, there is no reason not to make these documents public. The best argument prosecutors have been able to muster is the possible cost involved in handling requests. That is not very convincing. Kansas lags behind a number of states in its open government record policies. This bill would be a good step forward. The Kansas Legislature has not been eager to adopt Gov. Sam Brownbacks proposal to expand state funding for all-day kindergarten. That has prompted the governor to hit the road to build support. As we have written before, we support the governors move to increase state funding by $16 million annually over five years in order to fully fund allday kindergarten. Studies have shown that all-day kindergarten improves student performance in later grades, as well as reading and writing skills. This is a relatively modest investment with large returns. Moreover, it is especially successful with at-risk students. The Legislature should do what is best for the states young children and approve Brownbacks proposal. The top two employees at the Flint Hills Regional Council are moving to part-time positions while the council continues to seek long-term funding. Director Bill Clark has taken a job as USD 475 director of business operations that will allow him to remain as director of the FHRC on a part-time basis. The move buys the FHRC 15 months to continue efforts to form a Flint Hills Regional Transit Administration and a Flint Hills Economic Development District. Both agencies would allow the council to act as a conduit for federal grants and funds. That would provide funding for the council, though likely not enough to restore the full-time positions. The council serves a needed purpose, in that it is bringing together the various government entities to work together in a way that has not occurred before. We hope this latest action helps the council to figure out a way to ensure its long-term viability.
Happiness
B Y JOHN S CHLAGECK
Kansas Farm Bureau
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uring the last couple months winter had a tight grip on Kansas countryside. Seemed like whenever Id look outside my office window I saw gray clouds, large flakes of snow and trees blowing in a bitterly cold wind. This made it easy to dream about the spring thaw or the warm summer sun. Still there was work to be done Insight columns to write, photos to take, radio programs to record and meetings to attend. Stacks of files waved to me from the corner. Deadlines and commitments. What to leave in. What to leave out. When experiences like this occur, I clear my mind and remember what makes this profession Ive chosen rewarding. For me, happiness comes in many forms: Seeing any story youve written adorned with your byline. You probably wont rush home and show your spouse, mother or a good friend, but you consider it a job well done, a challenge met or another human interest story that comes to life on the printed page, Facebook or the web. Knowing you are creative. You think
about things that cause others to say, I wish I had thought of that and for thinking of good stories, coming up with catchy headlines and well-writ and telling sentences. On top of that youre being paid for that talent, even if you need less than a wheelbarrow to take into the bank. Wordsmithing, or working well with words. Whether its coaxing, educating, enlightening, urging or uncovering a wonderful story you have the ability. Still, you must look for the reality beyond the deadlines. You help people adjust to change. You show them dreams can become reality. You attempt to guide them away from trouble. And, you hold them up as examples of success in this business of farming and ranching. Sharing the excitement when the organization you work with is recognized for excellence. You enjoy the company you keep the farmers and ranchers across Kansas. You admire the people you work for and write about, the folks who remain a part of this key industry called agriculture. Maybe you were once part of this vocation. Maybe you werent. In the end it makes no difference. By association, you are part of it. Understanding and valuing the weather and the four seasons. Youve experienced the promising winds of
spring, the blistering heat of summer, the brilliant colors of fall and the bleakness winter can bring. You know what it can do to crops and livestock. You know about the white combine. Youve seen blizzards destroy a cow herd. Weather is like a wheel moving slowly while being prodded along by Mother Nature. Sure would be fun to spend more time watching her do so. Being recognized for your abilities. This usually includes certificates, a plaque, pin or that all too fleeting trip on stage and the applause that follows. The point is someone singled you out as a writer, photographer or editor. Youve received an atta boy or atta girl. Accept it graciously and with gratitude. Finally, you are alive. Youre walking upright and enjoying this big adventure called life. By the way, just yesterday I saw some green shoots in our yard poking their little heads out of the melting snow. Thats another reason for happiness. A French writer from the early 1600s once said, We are never so happy, nor so unhappy, as we suppose ourselves to be. This guys name was La Rochefoucauld. Now thats real happiness remembering a name like that.
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B Y JOHN S TOssEL
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To the editor:
Letter to the Editor Thanking home health supporters
he Geary Community Hospital Advisory Board would like to congratulate the Geary County Home Health for being named a 2013 Home Health Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Honors recipient, and one of the HomeCare Elite for 2013. These awards recognize the top-performing home health agencies in the nation. Our community is lucky to have such an outstanding asset. Home health care is a service every household could need at one time or another. The Geary County Home Health serves all ages infants, wounded warriors as well as seniors. Kudos to Terri Wahle and her staff.
Sharon Sharpe Chairperson, GCH Advisory Board Junction City
mericas most popular cable news host is upset. Marijuana use, video games and texting (are) creating major social problems, says Bill OReilly. This is an epidemic that will lead to a weaker nation! Give me a break. Crotchety old geezers always complain about the kids. The Boston Globe frets about Idle Trophy Kids. The New York Post asks if millennials are The Worst Generation? Older folks (my age) complain that young people spend so much time texting each other that they cant communicate. And because they spend hours playing violent video games, violence is up. Bunk. Its true that kids today play incredibly violent games like Halo and Grand Theft Auto, but as the games popularity increased (over the past 20 years), youth violence dropped 55 percent. In Japan, kids spend more time playing violent games, and theres even less violence. And in America, despite media hype, there are fewer school shootings now, not more. Kids cant communicate because they text all the time? Recently, kids invented Facebook, YouTube, Firefox, Groupon, Instagram, Tumblr, Pinterest and so on. They communicate something. Inevitably, we older people misunderstand new ways young people do things we are frightened by the risks and oblivious to the benefits.
If OReilly had been on TV in the 50s, he would have ranted about comic books causing juvenile delinquency. The Senate actually held hearings in which the public was instructed that Superman embodied sadistic fantasies ... injurious to children ... Today OReilly opines, The cyberspace addiction rate among American children is off the charts ... they dont learn coping skills! ... In China, young people are encouraged to compete, be disciplined, live in the real world. Not here. Even if that were true, what have Chinese young people invented lately? Any companies? What music and art did they compose? OReilly worries about America going to pot ... If you use any intoxicating agent, your goal is to leave reality. Youre not satisfied with your current state of mind, you want to get high, buzzed, blasted, whatever. I say, so what? Some people like the sensation of getting buzzed. Some are not satisfied with their current state of mind. Good. Thats what gets people to learn new things. Altering our minds is a most basic right. We alter our minds often for the better every time we read a book, fall in love or watch a TV show, including OReillys. But old people worry that young people are exposed to sexual imagery. Its true the Web brings pornography to childrens computers, and that culture is often coarse. When Miley twerks, I cringe. But again, wheres the harm? As
reporter Michael Moynihan will point out on my TV show this week, Over the past 20 or so years, sex has been in everyones face, yet teen pregnancy dropped by 50 percent. I wish outraged oldsters remembered how we once laughed at those who were frightened by Elvis Presley. In 1956, The New York Times said Elvis had no discernable singing ability. The New York Daily News called his act animalism that should be confined to dives and bordellos. Even Frank Sinatra said his kind of music is deplorable, a rancid, smelling aphrodisiac (that) fosters destructive relations in young people. Somehow, America survived Elvis. Moral panics are one of our favorite things, says Moynihan. If theres nothing to be panicked about, what do you write about? Being outraged is part of the media circus. The danger is that the outrage undermines perspective. It creates a false impression of how risky the present is, and it fuels unnecessary, freedom-killing regulations. Old people always talk about the good old days. But the good old days were not so good. When I was young, more kids were intolerant, racist, sexist and homophobic. They had little knowledge of life beyond their neighborhoods. Today, thanks to the Web and other innovations, life is better, not worse.
J OHN S TOssEL is host of Stossel on
the Fox Business Network. Hes the author of No They Cant: Why Government Fails, but Individuals Succeed.
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POLICE & RECOrDS

48-hour period ending 12 a.m. Wednesday.
Tuesday
9:46 a.m. Accident, 325 W. 12th St. 1:13 p.m. Sex crimes, report taken at JCPD 3:11 p.m. Domestic, 1200 block of Country Club Lane 3:55 p.m. Theft, 1407 W. 17th St. 4:37 p.m. Accident, 1541 Patriot Drive 7:09 p.m. Accident, K-18 and US-77 9:34 p.m. Theft, 521 E. Chestnut St. 11:29 p.m. Accident, I-70 eastbound mile marker 298
The Junction City Police Department made 15 arrests and responded to 141 calls in the 48-hour period ending 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Monday
8:12 a.m. Theft, 120 N. East St. 10:55 a.m. Theft, 1030 Brown St. 2:31 p.m. Accident, 1127 S. Washington St. 2:56 p.m. Burglary, 124 W. 17th St. 4:35 p.m. Theft, 102 Rimrock Drive 8:30 p.m. Disturbance, 1539 W. Ash St. 10:48 p.m. Domestic, 2000 block of Quail Run
The Junction City Fire Department made 10 transports and responded to 13 calls in the 48-hour period ending 8 a.m. Wednesday.
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ending 7 a.m. Wednesday. A report for Monday wasnt received.
Tuesday
6:17 a.m. Michael Meyer, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia 6:17 a.m. Jennifer Holter, possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal possession of a firearm 6:26 a.m. Wilfried Meyer, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia 8:41 a.m. Currin Ayer, possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, possession of marijuana, outside warrant 9:21 a.m. Quinn Martin, probation violation 9:34 a.m. Jordyn Swift, pos-
The Grandview Plaza Police Department made four arrests and responded to 20 calls in the
Grandview Plaza Police Department
The Geary County Sheriffs Department made five arrests and responded to 53 calls in the 24-hour period ending 7 a.m. Wednesday. A report for Monday was not received.
Geary County Sheriffs Department
The Geary County Detention Center booked the following individuals during the 24-hour period
Geary County Detention Center
session of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, transporting an open container, defective tail lamp 9:37 a.m. Aaron Harter, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, outside warrant 1:10 p.m. Tyler Mitchum, failure to appear 1:52 p.m. Sean Vandeven, failure to appear 4:20 p.m. Gregory Taylor, probation violation 5:30 p.m. Donnel Springer, battery 9:10 p.m. Christopher Sartor, probation violation 10:12 p.m. Cassandra Crowley-Williams, theft
Wednesday
1:18 a.m. Tracy Potter, domestic battery
Riley County looking for robbery suspects U.S. eyes loan guarantees
MANHATTAN Two Kansas State University students suffered minor head injuries Monday night when three men entered their home and reportedly robbed them at gunpoint. Riley County police in a Tuesday press release stated officers responded to 1520 Jarvis Drive at 8:50 p.m. after receiving a 911 call. The caller, 21-year-old Mat-
thew McKernan told police he and his roommate, 20-year-old Joshua Martin were struck by the unidentified suspects who had entered their home uninvited. Riley County EMS transported McKernan and Martin to Mercy Regional Health Center on College Avenue. Both were treated and released. Police stated the suspects, described as three white males with very dark complexions, took a small amount of cash
during the robbery. One suspect, according to police, had a noticeable accent. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Riley County Police Department at (785) 537-2112. Anonymous tips can be submitted to the Manhattan-Riley County Crime Stoppers by calling (785) 539-7777 or installing the TipSubmit Mobile app on Android or iOS mobile devices. Tips could qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
B Y LARA JAKES
AP National Security Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) Secretary of State John Kerry says the United States is planning to provide Ukraine with $1 billion in loan guarantees and will consider additional direct assistance to the former Soviet republic. Speaking to reporters at the State Department on Wednesday, Kerry said it was urgent to move forward in assisting Ukraine following the ouster of its Russian-backed president. But Kerry said it was also urgent for Ukraines interim authorities to enact reforms, curb corruption, and prepare free and fair elections. The U.S. aid would be part of a planned massive international assistance package that was expected to include European contributions as well as loans from global financial institutions.
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City, county drafting solution to help HEALTH NEWS Study links older dads development of vacant lots
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City and county officials want to tackle the issue of vacant lots in the area. During a joint session between Junction City and Geary County Commissioners earlier this week, local leaders discussed a possible solution to take care of vacant lots in the area. Officials want to address the issue through the creation of a land bank, which is a method for a city to provide reutilization of property with delinquent taxes or special assessments. Land banks are authorities established to obtain, hold and manage vacant properties. In 2009, the Kansas legislature approved the developments of land banks in counties and cities throughout the state. City Manager Gerald Smith said the land bank has a mechanism where properties are free from any ad valorem tax obligations from the past or any going forward until the properties are released from the system. Upon that time, the
properties will be developed or down the road. He said it and itll start generating can benefit both the county revenues for both the prop- and the city. erty tax as well for the A property with a house assessments that are on it is a lot more than a assessed on those proper- piece of dirt, Landes said. ties, Smith said. I dont think theres too He estimates there are many communities around between 600 and 700 vacant that have lots that are shovlots currently in noncom- el-ready as we do, Landes pliance for tax obligations. said. According to Smith, a develThe first part includes oper is interested in acquir- setting up the land bank, ing close to 200 lots. followed by estabBut he wanted to lishing strategies know what the city and programs for might be able to do potential properto relieve the burden ties. of having to come up Our approach front with the spewould be to take cial assessments, them one at a time Smith said. Theyre just to get a feel for not looking for an them, Smith said. G ERALD abatement of the Representatives S MITH assessments, but from the city and theyre looking for a county said they mechanism that would would have to examine the allow them to develop the plan with their respective special assessments on the attorneys. back end. I think we need to move Officials agreed it was a forward, but those options good option. need to be very clear and Im glad that we have an concise, City Commissionoption, because what weve er Mick McCallister said had has been a failure, about information being City Commissioner Mike clear to the public. Ryan said. During a press conferVice Mayor Pat Landes ence, County Commission said something has to be Chair Larry Hicks said its done to receive money now a practical approach.
Were hopeful that in the coming weeks and days ahead, there can be some kind of resolution to where both the county and the city can come away with something to show the taxpayers that both governing bodies are making good hard earnest efforts to address a problem, he said.
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CHICAGO (AP) Older fathers may face higher risks than previously thought for having children with psychiatric problems, including bipolar disorder, autism and attention deficits, according to the largest study to examine the potential links. American and Swedish researchers examined data on more than 2.6 million Swedes born from 1973-2001. Men who fathered kids after age 24 faced increasing odds for having children with psychiatric problems or academic difficulties, with the greatest risks seen at age 45 and older. The results add to evidence challenging the notion that mens sperm are timeless, but this kind of research isnt proof. And by no means are children of older dads certain to have problems. Absolute risks were small less than 1 percent of kids of older dads had autism, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder or bipolar disorder; and less than 4 percent had schizophrenia or fell victim to substance abuse or attempted suicide. Academic difficulties were more common but still didnt affect most kids of older dads. Even so, the magnitude of increased risks faced by kids born to dads aged 45 and older versus dads aged 20 to 24 was surprising, said lead author Brian DOnofrio, an associate professor in the psychological and brain sciences department at Indiana University.
Hicks reported the countys sales tax increased by more than $9,000 compared to the previous year. In January, the county collected $177,633. During the same period in 2013, $167,947 was collected through sales tax. Hicks said the county budgeted collecting $1.92 million in sales taxes for 2013, but collected more than $2.13 million. That results in an overage of $209,676. We would like to believe thats a result of new businesses coming into the area and that more people are coming into Geary County, Hicks said. As a result of it, more people are going out and patronizing the businesses throughout the area.
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After the presentation, Superintendent Ronald Walker said its a positive step toward providing assistance to students who need help. More than 40 students were involved in tobacco or drug usage during the 2012-13 school year. Walker said about 1,800 students are enrolled in the districts high school system. Thats a very low percentage, but those are the students you really want to address and save if you possibly can, Walker said. According to the guidelines, if a student tests positive, they will have counseling sessions with JCHS officials and be subject to further consequences, such as taking five more tests during a 12-month period.
If something like this is getting in the way of a quality learning environment, then we need to take some action in whatever way the board decides.
DR. FeRReLL MILLeR
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Under the proposed policy, students will not be penalized academically for testing positive, and the results will not be shown in any students academic record. Information regarding positive results will not be disclosed to criminal and juvenile authorities. Records of any testing will be
destroyed within 30 days of graduation. The Junction City Police Department agreed to pay $10,000 per year, which would come from drug forfeiture funds. Some of the further consequences include suspension from activities. If approved by the board, the testing period would begin in August and would continue throughout the 201617 school year. Board President Dr. Ferrell Miller said he would like more time to study the policy. He said quite a bit of research went into it. I think the high school works very hard to create a quality learning environment, Miller said. If something like this is getting in the way of a quality learning environment, then we need to take some action in whatever way the board decides.
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In 1940, Walter and Roland enlisted in the U.S. Army. The Junction City natives were assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division, 30th Infantry Regiment. They all used to go hunting down on the creek with their rifles, Gustin said, reflecting on life in the early 20th century. They could shoot. I guess thats why they got into the infantry. During the Great Depression, her brothers would bring home game for food. After serving several missions together during World War II, the brothers were sent to England to train for D-Day. We did a lot of praying, Gustin said about family members back in Kansas. Our mother was good for that. Walter was promoted to sergeant and was made a squad leader. His orders were to land on the beach and lead a 12-man team five
miles inland to the town of TreviAnother keepsake in Gustins ers. The landing left Walter and book included a banner with his comrades in water nearly over three stars, which hung outside their heads. her familys home during World Under enemy fire, Walter led War II. Each star represented a troops off the beach and into the loved one fighting for the country. bluffs, where they captured a Ger- Gustins brother Claus also man fort. served. One star became filled He was involved in more with gold thread for skirmishes in the followRoland. He lost his life in ing days. action on the beach. On June 9, he was under I always felt bad that machine gun and mortar my oldest brother got fire before taking out a killed because I always group of German soldiers. wonder what he would Next, he destroyed Gerhave become, if he came man machine gun posts. home, Gustin said somThe following day, Walberly. Thats the way life W ALTER ters platoon advanced was. E HLERs deep into enemy territory Next, she turned to a and he became wounded. thin paper with the headDespite this, he carried a wound- ing Citation for the Congressioed rifleman to safety. nal Medal of Honor. After receiving medical treatFor his heroics, Walter received ment, he refused to stop and the highest military honor. He returned to action. learned about the award while Before the 1944 invasion, the reading an issue of Stars and brothers were separated after Stripes on a train. being told casualties would be as Our boys went there and they high as 50 percent. knew what they had to do, Gus-
tin said while looking at a plethora of newspaper clips. We are so proud of them. After serving in the military, he returned home to Kansas. Walter later moved to California, where he met his wife Dorothy at an ice skating rink in the 1950s. Together, they had three children, 11 grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. He was a wonderful man, Dorothy said. Everybody loved him. Dorothy said Walter showed plenty of pride about his military involvement and loved his country and family. But when they first met, he rarely talked about his service. Back in those early days a lot of people didnt talk about the military, she said. It was a while before I found out about the medal. He didnt talk about it unless someone brought it up. According to Dorothy, services will take place at the Riverside National Cemetery in March, near a Medal of Honor memorial.
He was a wonderful man. Everybody loved him.

DOROTHY EHLeRS Wife of Walter Ehlers
Plans are still in the works. Were going to miss him very much, Dorothy said. Its very nice to know he was so loved. As Walter became older, he delivered many speeches at memorial events. One of the major ones was the 50th anniversary of the D-Day event, which took place in 1994. During his speech, Walter said: While we braved these then-fortified beaches to beat back Hitler and to liberate Europe, to stop his massacres and to rescue his prisoners, we fought for much more than that. We fought to preserve what our forefathers had died for. We picked up our guns to protect our faith, to preserve our liberty.
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Junction City wrestling has a championship in its sights at the 6A state tournament
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The Junction City wrestling teams makeup features a range of ages and experience levels spread out across the 11 wrestlers it qualified for this weekends Kansas 6A state tournament. There are the three senior wrestlers, Andrew Millsap (152 pounds), Micah Felton (170 pounds) and Devonte Wilson (182
pounds), all of which have state experience under their belts. Then there are the underclassmen with various varsity experience. They range from freshman Gary Joint, who spent most of the season dominating his opponents in the 106-pound weight class, leading to him to enter the weekend ranked first in his weight class, to freshman Kamari Smith, who stole a spot in the state tournament after being called up as a midseason
replacement in the 160-pound division due to injuries to the squad. On Friday, when the tournament begins, the Blue Jays will need all parts to step up if they plan on unseating No. 1 ranked Garden City the same team that kept them from finishing first last year. Everybody is going to have to wrestle their butts off, Felton said after practice Wednesday. Everyone is going to have to at least get into the placing rounds so we
can build up those team points. Smith wasnt the only Blue Jay to slide into the tournament. Sophomore Gavin Kroeger stepped up his effort over the final weeks of the season to take second at the regional meet last weekend. Freshman Kayne Hutchinson has had a good amount of success this season as a mainstay for the Blue Jays in the 220Please see Wrestling, 8B
Blue Jays handle Chargers 46-37

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TOPEKA After a slow start doomed the Junction City boys basketball team last week against Topeka High, the Blue Jays were desperate to change their fortunes against Topeka West Tuesday. And Junction City did precisely that. Junior Tanner Lueker hit an early 3-point shot to help his team to an 11-4 lead as they controlled the game the whole way through for a 46-37 victory. Junction City coach Pat Battle said his team simply knew it had to play hard from the getgo. I think our execution tonight was as good as its been all year, theres no question about it, the way we took care of the basketball and we played really hard all evening, he said. The difference tonight was when they missed shots, and theyre a great offensive rebounding team, they go hard to the basket, I felt our guys did a great job on the defensive boards tonight. The Chargers continued to struggle guarding Lueker the rest of the game as well. It seemed the only way the Chargers could prevent him from sinking a field goal was to send him to the line. But he made them pay from the charity stripe as well, knocking down all eight of his free throw attempts on his way to a game-high 21 points. Battle said his staff has always known Lueker was capable of such an outburst. He had a phenomenal night, Battle said. Thats the best night of his career thus far. He was very focused and ready to preform and Please see Boys, 8B
Junction Citys AKia Fain drives against Topeka West on Tuesday.
Mark Sanchez The Daily Union
Jays hold off Topeka West for 46-43 win

Junction City senior Kori Kamm finally gave her team sports.beat@thedailyunion.net enough of a boost in the final TOPEKA There were multi- moments. She grabbed an offensive ple times in the second half where it seemed the Junction City girls rebound off of a teammates basketball team had finally put missed free throw and put it back to give her team a 44-39 lead. Then, away Topeka West. But each time the Blue Jays Kamm knocked down two free stretched their lead, the Chargers throws to give Junction City a managed to close the gap. 46-40 lead. Please see Girls, 8B B Y T HE D AILY U NION S tAF F
Junction Citys Semaj Johnson shoots against Topeka West on Tuesday.
Mark Sanchez The Associated Press
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SCOREBOARD In brief
NCAA Basketball
Next months Big 12 tournament at the Sprint Center has sold out for the fifth consecutive year, though standing-room tickets may become available closer to the event. The tournament, which was played at Kemper Arena for years, also sold out when it returned to Kansas City in 2008. Its also been played at American Airlines Center in Dallas and Ford Center, now the Chesapeake Energy Arena, in Oklahoma City. As other conferences struggle to sell tickets, that has never been an issue for the Big 12 in Kansas City. Thats one reason why Sprint Center has been awarded the tournament through 2016. This years tournament begins March 12. The championship game is March 15.
TV Sportswatch
Today
9 a.m. TGC European PGA Tour, Tshwane Open, first round, at Centurion, South Africa (same-day tape) 1 p.m. TGC PGA Tour, The Honda Classic, first round, at Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 9:30 p.m. TGC LPGA, HSBC Womens Champions, second round, at Singapore MLB 2 p.m. WGN Preseason, Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona, at Mesa, Ariz.
FS1 NASCAR, Sprint Cup, pole qualifying for The Profit on CNBC 500, at Avondale, Ariz. 8 p.m. ESPN2 Boxcino, middleweight quarterfinals: Donatas Bondorovas (18-4-1) vs. Willie Monroe Jr. (15-1-0); Cerresso Fort (17-2-1) vs. Vitalii Kopylenko (21-0-0); Brandon Adams (12-0-0) vs. Daniel Edouard (23-4-2); Raymond Gatica (13-2-0) vs. Sena Agbeko (15-0-0), at Hammond, Ind. 8:30 p.m. SHO Super middleweights, Badou Jack (16-0-1) vs. Derek Edwards (26-3-1); lightweights, Mickey Bey Jr. (19-1-1) vs. Alan Herrera (32-5-0); super middleweights, JLeon Love (16-0-0) vs. Vladine Biosse (152-2), at Verona, N.Y. 8 a.m. TGC European PGA Tour, Tshwane Open, second round, at Centurion, South Africa (same-day tape) 1 p.m. TGC PGA Tour, The Honda Classic, second round, at Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 9:30 p.m. TGC LPGA, HSBC Womens Champions, third round, at Singapore 4:30 a.m. TGC European PGA Tour, Tshwane Open, third round, at Centurion, South Africa
Big 12 tournament sold out in KC once again
GOLF
BOXING
Charlotte Atlanta Orlando Indiana Chicago Detroit Cleveland Milwaukee
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EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division
Boston Tampa Bay Montreal Toronto Detroit Ottawa Florida Buffalo Pittsburgh N.Y. Rangers Philadelphia Columbus Washington Carolina New Jersey N.Y. Islanders GP 58 58 60 60 59 59 58 59 GP 58 59 59 58 59 58 59 60 W L OT Pts GF GA 37 16 5 79 180 130 33 20 5 71 168 145 32 21 7 71 149 144 32 22 6 70 178 182 27 20 12 66 153 164 26 22 11 63 169 191 22 29 7 51 139 183 17 34 8 42 118 178 W L OT Pts GF GA 40 15 3 83 186 138 32 24 3 67 155 146 30 23 6 66 162 167 29 24 5 63 170 161 27 23 9 63 171 175 26 23 9 61 146 161 24 22 13 61 135 146 22 30 8 52 164 200
Central Division
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WESTERN CONFERENCE
Southwest Division
San Antonio Houston Dallas Memphis New Orleans Oklahoma City Portland Minnesota Denver Utah L.A. Clippers Golden State Phoenix Sacramento L.A. Lakers W 41 39 36 32 23 W 43 39 28 25 21 W 39 35 33 20 19 L 16 18 23 24 34 L 15 18 29 31 36 L 20 23 24 37 39 Pct GB .719 .684 2 .610 6 .571 8 1/2 .404 18 Pct GB .741 .684 3 1/2 .491 14 1/2 .446 17 .368 21 1/2 Pct GB .661 .603 3 1/2 .579 5 .351 18 .328 19 1/2
Metropolitan Division
6 p.m. ESPN Arkansas at Kentucky ESPN2 Ohio State at Penn State FS1 Charlotte at East Carolina 7 p.m. ESPNU Green Bay at Oakland NBCSN Duquesne at Saint Louis 8 p.m. ESPN Iowa at Indiana ESPN2 Temple at Louisville FS1 Georgetown at Marquette 9 p.m. ESPNU Gonzaga at Pacific 10 p.m. FS1 Oregon St. at Southern Cal 7 p.m. TNT New York at Miami 9:30 p.m. TNT Brooklyn at Denver
MENS COLLEGE BASKETBALL
GOLF
Northwest Division
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Central Division
St. Louis Chicago Colorado Minnesota Dallas Winnipeg Nashville GP 57 60 58 59 58 60 59 W L OT Pts GF GA 39 12 6 84 196 135 35 11 14 84 207 163 37 16 5 79 174 153 31 21 7 69 145 147 27 21 10 64 164 164 28 26 6 62 168 175 25 24 10 60 146 180
Pacific Division
NBA
ESPNs College GameDay will be broadcast from Gallagher-Iba Arena before the Oklahoma StateKansas game. OSU says the program will be broadcast Saturday morning from Gallagher-Iba Arena prior to the game Saturday at 8 p.m. Fans are invited to attend and parking and admission are free. Doors will open at 7 a.m. Segments of the show will be taped starting at 8:30 a.m. and the show will be live from 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
ESPNs GameDay to be in Stillwater for OSU-KU
noon FS1 UEFA Europa League, Napoli at Swansea 2 p.m. FS1 UEFA Europa League, Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk at Tottenham
SOCCER
6 p.m. ESPN2 Iona at Manhattan ESPNU Campbell at High Point 6:30 p.m. NBCSN Brown at Penn 8 p.m. ESPNU Canisius at Rider
MENS COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Wednesdays Games
Orlando 101, Philadelphia 90 Boston 115, Atlanta 104 Chicago 103, Golden State 83 Dallas 108, New Orleans 89 Cleveland 114, Oklahoma City 104 Memphis 108, L.A. Lakers 103 San Antonio 120, Detroit 110 Utah 109, Phoenix 86 Brooklyn at Portland, late Houston at L.A. Clippers, late
Pacific Division
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7 p.m. ESPN Golden State at New York 9:30 p.m. ESPN New Orleans at Phoenix
NBA
Friday
noon FS1 NASCAR, Nationwide Series, practice for Blue Jeans Go Green 200, at Avondale, Ariz. 1 p.m. FS1 NASCAR, Sprint Cup, practice for The Profit on CNBC 500, at Avondale, Ariz. 4 p.m. FS1 NASCAR, Nationwide Series, practice for Blue Jeans Go Green 200, at Avondale, Ariz. 5:30 p.m.
NBA
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division
Toronto Brooklyn New York Boston Philadelphia Miami Washington W 32 26 21 20 15 L 25 28 36 39 43 Pct GB .561 .481 4 1/2 .368 11 .339 13 .259 17 1/2
Todays Games
Milwaukee at Indiana, 6 p.m. Washington at Toronto, 6 p.m. New York at Miami, 7 p.m. Brooklyn at Denver, 9:30 p.m.
Wednesdays Games
Buffalo 5, Boston 4, OT Detroit 2, Montreal 1, OT Los Angeles at Colorado, late St. Louis at Vancouver, late
AUTO RACING
Fridays Games
Utah at Cleveland, 6:30 p.m. Memphis at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. Golden State at New York, 7 p.m. Chicago at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. Charlotte at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m. Sacramento at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m. New Orleans at Phoenix, 9:30 p.m.
Todays games
Columbus at New Jersey, 6 p.m. Toronto at N.Y. Islanders, 6 p.m. Chicago at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m. San Jose at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. Montreal at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. Detroit at Ottawa, 6:30 p.m. Washington at Florida, 6:30 p.m. Tampa Bay at Nashville, 7 p.m.
Southeast Division
Kansas States Ryan Schultz and Will Spradling were named to the All-Big 12 academic first and second teams by the league office on Wednesday. Schultz, a native of Wichita, was named to the first team for the first time in his career. Hes been neamed tot he last three Big 12 Comissioners honor rolls. Spradling, an Overland Park native, earned second team honors for the second consecutive year.
K-States Schultz, Spradling named to Academic All-Big 12 teams
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Kansas State fights past Texas Tech 60-56

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Associated Press
LUBBOCK, Texas Wesley Iwundu was in the right place at the right time, recovering a loose ball and answering with a threepoint play to take a 57-56 lead with 55 seconds to go and give Kansas State the final boost it needed and secure a much-needed 60-56 road win over Texas Tech on Tuesday night. It was kind of a surprise for me, Iwundu said. I wasnt expecting it but I guess I was just in the right spot at the right time to make the big play. Iwundu scored 11 points in the second half and 12 on the night. Marcus Foster led the way for Kansas State with 17 points, shooting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc and Thomas Gipson and Will Spradling each scored 10. I just felt that we deserved those plays cause we just played so hard and I feel when you play hard you end up getting the ball to bounce your way, Foster said. Dejan Kravic led the Red Raiders with 13 points, six rebounds and four blocks and Jordan Tolbert added 10 points and nine
MLB
The Chicago White Sox have claimed right-handed pitcher Maikel Cleto on waivers from the Kansas City Royals. The White Sox made the move Wednesday. They designated infielder Jake Elmore for assignment. The 24-year-old Cleto pitched in one game for the St. Louis Cardinals last year. He was a combined 3-5 with a 5.52 ERA in TripleA for St. Louis and Kansas City, pitching as both a starter and reliever.
White Sox claim RHP Cleto off waivers from Royals
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rebounds. The win snapped a sixgame road losing streak for the Wildcats, dating back to an 86-60 loss at Kansas on Jan. 11. I showed a little video and it talks about brick walls, Kansas State coach Bruce Weber said. Why are brick walls there? To show you how much you want it and what youre going to do with it. We talked a lot about Are you about winning or are you about yourself ? We had to re-focus as a group. Texas Tech (13-15) led by as many as nine, 38-29, with 13:02 to go but the Wildcats (19-9) responded with a 25-9 run, including nine consecutive to end the run with a seven-point lead, 54-47 with 4:34 to go. Iwundu scored the goahead free throw to complete a three-point play after a layup with 55 seconds to go to make it 57-56. Spradling added one free throw when Tech was forced to foul, then Iwundu put in a layup with 1 second to go after a Red Raider turnover to close the win. We played well, I thought, for 39 minutes until the end, Kravic said. It was all those 50-50 balls and we didnt get a loose ball, they got it and got an
and-1 and it kind of turned the game around. Kansas State led for most of the first half until Kravic sank two free throws to take a 17-16 lead with 7:06 left in the half. The Wildcats regained the lead on a pair of Gipson free throws to make it 25-24 with 1:05 until the break, but Dusty Hannahs hit a jumper with 41 seconds in the half and the Red Raiders took a 26-25 lead into the locker room. The Red Raiders came out of the break fired up and built the lead to as many as nine points on a Kravic layup with 13:02 to go, but the Wildcats fought back and took their first lead in almost fifteen minutes on an Iwundu dunk with 5:35 to go to make it 48-47. That dunk ignited a 9-0 Kansas State run led by Nino Williams and capped off with a 3-pointer by Spradling to boost the Wildcats ahead 54-47. That 3-pointer put Spradling in the school record books as the 25th player at Kansas State to score 1,000 points. The win also gives coach Bruce Weber the best two-year start in Kansas State history with 46 wins, passing Lon Kruger. Texas Tech called a timeout and regained focus
with a run of its own, scoring seven points in 44 seconds, between 3:33 and 2:49, to tie it 54-54. Kansas State took a timeout with the game tied and 1:27 on the clock and Weber told his men to just keep fighting and battling. Somebody make a play. The ball will bounce your way if you have a good attitude. A few Red Raiders were on the floor fighting for a loose ball that Kansas State recovered and got into the hands of Iwundu, who maneuvered around Hannahs for a layup and a trip to the line. Iwundu made the shot to take a 57-56 lead with 55 seconds to go. We do a good job of coming back, when youre behind I guess thats what you do, Texas Tech coach Tubby Smith said. We fight, but we certainly cant keep a lead.
When Texas Tech was forced to foul, Spradling made the first of two free throws to lead 58-56. The Red Raiders missed an opportunity to tie or win as a miscommunication resulted in Robert Turner turning the ball over to Foster, which led to an Iwundu layup. Weve got a chance to be a five, six, seven, eight seed, somewhere in there and theres a lot of good things that can happen so weve had to do a lot of talking and prodding and psychological things, motivational stuff and I hope now this game gets us over the hump a little bit, Weber said. The Red Raiders outrebounded the Wildcats 34-24 and scored 16 second chance points to the Wildcats four but didnt close it out in the final minute. Rebounding is good if
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AUSTIN, Texas Texas came home looking for a win and a boost to restore damaged confidence. The 24th-ranked Longhorns got both, but not before Baylor gave them a big scare that could have turned a late-season swoon into all-out collapse. Cameron Ridley had 20 points and 10 rebounds and made a big defensive play with a block in the final minute as Texas held on for a 74-69 win Wednesday night. Javan Felix scored 21 points on seven 3-pointers for Texas, which led by 18 points in the first half but saw Baylor pull within one late. The win ended a skid that saw the Longhorns drop consecutive blowout losses at No. 15 Iowa State and No. 5 Kansas that popped their hopes of a Big 12 title. As much progress as weve had this year, we can let it get away from us really quick, said Texas forward Jonathan Holmes, who scored 14 points, including eight straight in a key second-half stretch that helped Texas protect the lead. Isaiah Taylor scored 13 points for the Longhorns (21-7, 10-5 Big 12), including a twisting left-handed layup that put them ahead 72-69. Ridley then blocked a layup by Kenny Chery before Taylor made two free throws that sealed the win. Chery scored 27 points for Baylor (18-10, 6-9), which saw its four-game winning streak snapped. Ridley played the final 3 minutes with four fouls and saw Chery drive the lane when he stepped up for the block. The whole game he was attacking the basket, putting his head down and shooting the ball, Ridley said of Chery. I could tell the way he was driving he was going to shoot. A seven-game winning streak early in the Big 12 schedule set the Longhorns on Kansas heels in the Big 12 title chase until they lost three of five. Texas looked comfortable back at home when Felix started firing up his 3-pointers
AMES, Iowa Iowa State played nearly the entire second half without the Big 12s leading scorer and still rolled past a team that blew it out two weeks ago. The Cyclones head into March as one of the hottest teams in the country and they can thank their depth for that. Georges Niang scored 24 points, DeAndre Kane had 17 and 11 rebounds and No. 15 Iowa State beat West Virginia 83-66 on Wednesday night for its seventh win in eight games. Naz Long had 15 points on five 3-pointers and Monte Morris had 12 assists without a turnover for the Cyclones (22-5, 10-5 Big 12), who brushed off star Melvin Ejims foul trouble with a balanced and potent attack. Dustin Hogue helped cover for Ejims absence inside with 15 points and nine rebounds, including a rare 3 with 3:17 left that put the Cyclones ahead 79-65. Overall, when Melvin went out, we just came together and did a great job of not only keeping the lead but extending it, Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg said. Juwan Staten had 19 points and Eron Harris added 15 to lead West Virginia (15-13, 7-8), which lost its third straight. West Virginia guard Terry Henderson, who averages 12.1 points, missed his second straight game with an undisclosed illness. Hendersons absence stung the Mountaineers, who shot 35.8 percent from the field and 5 of 20 from 3-point range. Gary Browne was just 1 of 9 from the field in 28 minutes. Im not making excuses for us. But you take Terry out of the lineup. Theres a guy who shot 40-something percent from 3 last year in Big 12 play, Huggins said. The difference in the game was they made shots. We didnt. Iowa State looked ready to pull away from the Mountaineers early in the 3x5.5 8/13/02 4:41 PM Page 1 second half and perhaps even match the 25-point beating West Virginia put on the Cyclones two weeks ago. Eric Gay The Associated Press It wouldnt prove to be so easy. Baylors Kenny Chery is blocked by Texas Cameron Ridley Wednesday in Austin, Texas. Ejim, a serious Big 12 Player of the
with a quick-release, catch-and-shooting stroke that didnt give defenders a chance to close on his shot. The Longhorns led 16-13 when Felixs fourth 3-pointer started a 17-3 run that lasted nearly 8 minutes. The Longhorns shot 51 percent in building a 42-27 halftime lead. Baylor rallied with an 18-7 run to open the second half sparked by a 3-pointer by Chery and two more from Brady Heslip that pulled the Bears within 49-45. Baylor kept firing away over Texas zone and kept shaving the lead. The Bears made six 3-pointers in the second half. Second half we came out physical. We just came out fighting, Chery said. Baylor pulled within 59-56 before Holmes rescued the Longhorns with the eight consecutive points, including an acrobatic reverse layup when he snagged a rebound in midair and had to twist his body backward just to get off the shot. Holmes burst put Texas up 67-60 and the Longhorns needed every point of the cushion over the final 4 minutes. Cory Jefferson got the Bears within 70-69 with 1:37 to play before Taylor and Ridley finally sealed it for the Longhorns. The loss could prove to be a tough one for a Baylor team still trying to prove its NCAA tournament credentials. The Bears were ranked as high as No. 7 in early January but had a miserable start to conference play with six losses in the first seven games. The Bears then won five of their next seven. The loss means the Bears can finish no better than .500 in the Big 12, but that could be good enough for the postseason considering the league is ranked as the toughest in the nation this season. Our backs against the wall and we know we need to win games, Baylor coach Scott Drew said. The Big 12 is the toughest Ive personally seen top to bottom since Ive been at Baylor.
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RIP, mid-major. It was a good run. The term that for years has derisively referred to programs residing somewhere outside the major conferences of college basketball has died. It was 37 years old. Mid-major had been on life support for nearly a decade as schools such as George Mason, VCU, Butler and Wichita State crashed the Final Four. What had previously been the bastion of blue bloods such as North Carolina, Kentucky and Duke was thrown open to schools with tiny enrollments and modest fan bases, yet enough talent to shake the college basketball establishment. Its last breath may have come in a ragged gasp as the Shockers rose to No. 2 in the nation this week and Saint Louis elbowed Michigan State and others out of the top 10. Several coaches had similar reactions: Its about time, Wichita States Gregg Marshall said. We travel in private planes. We sell out every game. We treat our program the same as a high major in every way, Marshall said. Besides, who decides what a mid-major is, anyway? The term was born in 1977, when Jack Kvancz then the coach of Catholic University was asked about a nip-and-tuck game against Howard University, and he summarized it thusly: For a game between two mid-majors, or whatever youd call us, it had anything you could ask
for. It was a throwaway comment, but one that took hold, becoming part of the college basketball lexicon as the NCAA tournament exploded in the 1980s into a high-profile event. Suddenly, any program with a small budget or little name recognition was saddled with the description of midmajor, back then an endearing term for the scrappy underdogs. March Madness is not made on the Kentuckys and Dukes and North Carolinas, offered Southern Illinois coach Barry Hinson. March Madness is made by VCU, Butler and Wichita State. Yet it was the madness of March that started to bury the term midmajor. Perhaps no other program has been as hard on its health as Gonzaga, which made the Elite Eight in 1999 and has been to the NCAA tournament every year since, earning a No. 1 seed last season. All that success has changed the way the program is viewed. The Bulldogs are invited to prestigious tournaments such as the Maui Invitational, and are scheduling home-and-home series often in NBA-style arenas that can seat bigger crowds against the likes of Kansas State. Theyre not the only ones to shrug off the mid-major label. George Mason didnt look anything but major in reaching the Final Four in 2006. Neither did Butler when it made back-to-back national championships a few years ago, beating another so-called mid-major in VCU in a riveting 2011 national semifinal.
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I think that people that know really our league, and not just us, but other teams in our league, they know we play a major college schedule, in non-conference for sure, San Diego State coach Steve Fisher said. And we not only play them, but we have beaten enough of them. Thats why every March, the term mid-major became more difficult to apply. That continued with the latest round of conference realignment. When Creighton left the Missouri Valley for the Big East, did the Bluejays suddenly became major? And when entirely new conferences such as the American Athletic combined schools from each side of the debate, did it become a major conference or a mid-major one? I do think its interesting that Creighton was one of the top teams with us the last couple years in this league, said Marshall, whose Shockers already have wrapped up the Missouri Valley title. Now they go to the Big East, considered an elite league, and theyre dominating the league, and us with them gone are having to justify our (30-0) record. Thats an interesting quandary. For its part, the NCAA insists that it never labels teams as majors or mid-majors, but it sure becomes point of discussion or dissension every time Selection Sunday rolls around. We dont get into conference details, said Wake Forest athletic director Ron Wellman, the chairman of the Division I mens basketball committee. We pay no attention to what a teams label publicly might be, whether its mid-major, major. That is not a factor that we look at. Now, it may not be a factor looked at by anybody. The Shockers are receiving firstplace votes, and Saint Louis remained No. 10 in this weeks Top 25. San Diego State rose to No. 6 before a recent loss, and schools such as Southern Methodist and New Mexico schools formerly known as midmajors are also appearing in the polls. Thus, the death of the term midmajor appears to be at hand. It is survived by other more meaningful ways to compare teams, such as RPI, one of the metrics used by the NCAA selection committee. It was preceded in death by the peach basket, short-shorts and other basketball novelties that ultimately outgrew their relevancy. You mention Wichita State and San Diego State, Indiana State coach Greg Lansing said. Those two teams, as far as Im concerned, are high majors. Thats how they should be viewed.
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LAWRENCE Winning conference titles has become so commonplace at Kansas that there were no scissors or celebrations after the Jayhawks wrapped up a share of their 10th straight championship. No cutting down nets. No confetti falling from the rafters. You see, the fifth-ranked Jayhawks can win the Big 12 outright with one win in their final three games, perhaps as soon as Saturday at Oklahoma State. And as tempting as it was to throw a party with 16,000 friends in Allen Fieldhouse on Monday night, theres a lot to be said for standing all alone on the top step of the podium at the end of the season. So the trophy stayed in the box, at least for a bit, and the celebration began and ended with a brief message in the locker room from coach Bill Self. Its kind of anticlimactic, he told his players, because the season has so much left in it, you know? Three games left and youve already clinched a share of the league. But what you guys have done, nobody can take away from you that youve had a good year. Now, he said, if you guys really want to do something, we can make it a special year. Thats how seasons are measured at Kansas. Winning a share of the Big 12 title is just the start, something thats been happening every year
since star freshman Andrew Wiggins was 9 years old and playing pickup basketball with his older brothers at the park. In the decade since The Streak began, no other school from a power conference has won more than six league titles. Texas Tech is already on its fifth coach. No other Big 12 school has made the Final Four much less win a national championship, which Kansas did in 2008. Its something you know coming in, when you come here, thats the standard, said freshman guard Wayne Selden Jr. You know you have to come out and compete. Lest you be part of the team that finally allows the streak to slip. It hasnt always been this easy, wrapping it up with more than a week to go. There was a year that Kansas lost two of its first three conference games then had to run off 10 straight wins to forge a tie for the title. Just last year, the Jayhawks lost three straight in early February, yet bounced back to win their next seven games and a share of another championship. This will be the 18th year of the Big 12, and Kansas will have won at least a share of 14 regular-season crowns. Texas is next with three, and Iowa State has two. It shouldnt be any pressure though, said junior guard Naadir Tharpe, whos been a part of three of them, because were all just playing basketball. At the end of the day, thats how we look at it. Just playing basketball and
Kansas fans celebrate gaining a share of their 10th straight Big-12 championship against Oklahoma in Lawrence, Monday.
everything takes care of itself. Maybe thats why the success has been sustained with a revolving door of players. More than once, the Jayhawks have won a championship with five new starters, including his season. Some of the key contributors have been lost to graduation, but nearly as many left early for the NBA draft, putting Self in the position of filling unexpected holes. Somehow, he managed to do it every year. Thats just a phenomenal accomplishment, Oklahoma coach Lon Kruger said. Its not like youre doing that in a bad league. Theyve done it in very good league with a lot of good teams, and its certainly a tribute to Bill and the job he does and the program in every way. In fact, Self now has more Big 12 title rings than losses in Allen Fieldhouse. To me, in a power conference, to do something where the whole key is consistency, you have to be blessed to have good players, Self said. Thats precisely what John Wooden would always say when folks asked him about the 13 straight Pac-10 titles that UCLA won, first under his watch and continuing under Gene Bartow and Gary Cunningham in the 1960s and 70s. And its almost certainly what coach Mark Few would say if you asked him about the 11 straight West Coast titles that Gonzaga won from 2000-11. Otherwise, no other school in mens Division I basketball has won more consecutive league championships than Kansas. Two others, UConn and UNLV, have managed to win 10 straight. Weve had so many good players. Its been a great run. You dont win unless you have better guys than the other guys, and weve had better guys, Self said. Its been a good year. When you win the league, its a good year. Now we need to go make it a great year.
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF GEARY COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of LARRY WILLIAM PAQUETTE, Deceased Case No. 14-PR-7 NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on February 25, 2014, a petition was filed in this Court by Central National Bank, executor named in the Last Will and Testament, dated September 13, 2013, of Larry William Paquette, deceased, praying the Will filed with the Petition be admitted to probate and record; Petitioner be appointed as executor, without bond; and Petitioner be granted Letters Testamentary. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before March 17, 2014, at 1:30 oclock p.m. in the District Court, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within the latter of four months from the date of first publication of notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and amendments thereto, or the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. Central National Bank By: Victor A. Davis, Jr., #07399 Weary Davis, L.C. 819 Washington St. Junction City, KS 66441 785-762-2210 Attorneys for Petitioner A1328 02/27, 03/06, 03/13/14
IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GEARY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF Alexander Michael Blisard TO CHANGE HIS NAME TO: Alexander Michael Davis Div. No.: 05 No.: 14CV25 By: Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60 ORDER FOR HEARING NOW on this the 14th day of February, 2014, the Court finds that the Petition filed by ALEXANDER MICHAEL BLISARD in the above captioned matter should be heard on the 24th day of April, 2014, at 9 oclock a.m. in this Court. Notice shall be given to all creditors and interested parties. David Platt Judge Submitted By: Alexander Michael Blisard Petitioner A1327 02/27, 03/06, 03/13/2014
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PUBLIC NOTICE The home of Jonathon Jones at 3022-4 Rodney Ave., Fort Riley, KS 66442 has been abandoned and all household goods, furnishings and personal property will be disposed of on March 5, 2014. Items include: electronics, furniture, outdoor equipment, appliances, clothing, household items, toys, kitchen items and personal items. Mr. Jones should contact Melissa Meyer, 785-717-2200, for information. A1316 2/27 2014
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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF KANSAS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff v. DAISY S. PARIS; and FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF TOPEKA, Defendant Civil No. 13-1210-RDR-KGS NOTICE OF MARSHAL'S SALE By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the United States District Court for the District of Kansas, at Wichita, Kansas, in the above entitled case, I will, on Wednesday, the 12th day of March, 2014, at 9:30 clock A.M. at the front door of the Geary County Courthouse, Junction City, Kansas, offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, all of the right, title and interest of Defendant Daisy S. Paris in and to the following de scribed real estate, located in Geary County, Kansas, to-wit: Lot Eight (8) less the West 30 feet and less the East 5 feet, Block Twenty-Two (22), Railroad Addition to Junction City, Geary County, Kansas Payment must be in the form of Cash, Cashier's Check, Money Order or Certified Check made payable to the U.S. District Court and will be accepted as follows: Less than $25,000: Entire amount due at conclusion of sale; $25,000 - $100,000 : 10% down with the remainder delivered to the U.S. Marshal's Service Office by close of the business day; More than $100,000 : 10% down with the remainder delivered to the U.S. Marshal's Service Office within five working days. The contact person regarding inquiries about the above property is Kent A. Colwell, Rural Development, U.S. Department of Agriculture, (785) 628-3081. The real property levied on is the property of Defendant Daisy S. Paris and will be sold without appraisal, subject to any unpaid real property taxes or special assessments and with a three month right of redemption to satisfy the Order of Sale. United States Marshal's Office, Topeka, Kansas, this 23rd day of January, 2014. CRAIG BEAM Acting United States Marshal A1295 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27 2014
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C.O.O.S. Invites you to meet at The Fountain for food and fellowship. Bible studies. Sundays at 10:00am, Worship at 11:00am. 1735 Thompson Drive. 785-317-8263 Free Pallets behind Daily Union. 222 W. 6th St. HELP YOURSELF.
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Clerical Junction City Little Theater is hiring a P/T Administrative Assistant. Qualified applicants need proficiency in, or ability to quickly learn,!MS Office to include Publisher, QuickBooks, and Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop. Please submit resume and three references to JCLT, P.O. Box 305, Junction City, KS 66441 no later than 3/3/14. Delivery Drivers needed from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Must have own car. 785-238-1713. Jin Jin Gardens Employment & Training Specialist - Heartland Works, Inc. is seeking an experienced professional to fill an Employment & Training Specialist (ETS) position in our Junction City Workforce Center.!! An ETS as sesses job seeker skills, identifies career interests, counsels on de mand occupations, creates employment plans, calculates appropriate financial assistance for training, and places job seekers into careers with strong growth and earning potential. Ideal candidates will have outstanding business communication, leadership, planning and organizing skills.! Computer skills needed.! Minimum qualifications: Bachelors degree in a related field or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.! Must possess a valid drivers license and have reliable transportation. ! Excellent benefit package included.! Heartland Works, Inc. is a regional, not-for-profit employment and training corporation and an equal opportunity employer. To apply email resume to cmarcotte@heartlandworks.org If selected for an interview, you will be notified.!! Please call Cathy Marcotte at 785-234-0500 if you have questions. Full Time Branch Manager wanted. Apply in person at Advanced Checking 711 W. 6th Street, Junction City. Full Time Dental Biller ! Konza Prairie Community Health & Dental Center has an immediate opening for a full time Dental Biller to join our family. Must have experi ence in performing the duties of Dental Biller. Preference given to Bi-Lingual in Spanish candidates. Competitive pay,! paid health and dental insurance, vacation, holidays, sick and a retirement plan is available. Resumes can be sent to Michael Dolan. Email is: mdolan@konza prairiechc.com! or mail to Konza Prairie Community Health Center, 361 Grant Ave, Junction City KS, 66441. For further information call 785 238-4711 ext 231.
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Dispatcher: Position with the Police Department operating the 911 system for City and County law enforcement, fire and ambulance services. Salary $13.00/hr + benefits increasing to $14/hr after training period. This position works 12-hour shifts, including weekends, nights, days and holidays. This full time position requires a High School or GED diploma, a valid drivers license, must pass an extensive background check and strive in providing excellent service to the public. AN APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED ON-LINE TO BE CONSIDERED. Applications accepted until March 5, 2014. Application link available at www.junctioncity-ks.gov on the How Do I? page or at www.hrepartners.com. A written exam will be given on Saturday, March 8, at the Police Dept. 210 E 9th arrive by 7:45 for test at 8am. RSVP 785-762-5912 for Saturday test. THIS POSITION REQUIRES A TYPING TEST PRIOR TO TAKING THE WRITTEN EXAM at JC Workforce Center 785-762-8870. Questions? Please contact Joleen Schnurr @ 785-238-3103.
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First published in The Daily Union on the 20th day of February, 2014. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF GEARY COUNTY, KANSAS Case No.: 13 DM 821 In the Matter of the Marriage of: ASHLEY GREEN And CURTIS GRAY NOTICE OF SUIT The State of Kansas to Curtis Gray and all other persons who are or may be concerned. You are hereby notified that a Petition for Divorce has been filed in the above District Court by Ashley Green. You have until on or before April1, 2014, to file your answer with the Court in Junction City, Kansas. If you fail to file an answer, judgment and decree will be entered against you based upon the Petition filed with the Court. Ashley Green, Petitioner A1318 2/20, 2/27, 3/6 2014
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B&B BUSING Hiring bus drivers for daily routes. Experienced preferred Alcohol and drug testing Paid holidays 25 years old and older $13.25/hour or more depending on expericence. Raise after 90 days 2722 Gateway Court 238-8555 Call for apppointment EOE Full time employment, with seasonal overtime potential. BlueCrossBlueShield. Retirement benefits. Laborer and driver. CDL, or able to obtain a CDL. Potential to operate custom application equipment. Farm background preferable. Will train. Several current employees have been here from 10-20 years. Geary Grain 340 E 13th Street. Junction City, KS B&B Busing is now hiring transportation monitors for Headstart routes. Obtain job description from B&B Busing, 2722 Gateway Court. Junction City. 238-8555. EOE IMMEDIATE OPENING for a full-time JANITOR position in Abilene. Evening hours, 4:30-1:00am, 40 hours per week. Starting wage $10.32 per hour. Two years experience is needed for the application to be accepted. Must be able to pass a Federal Security Clearance Investigation. EOE for job description and application go to www.ravenservices.us.
EXPERIENCED HVAC & APPLI ANCE service person. Must have experience. 785-258-3355 Herington. Chapman Valley Manor is looking for a reliable individual to work as a dietary aide. Excellent wages and benefits. For more information call 785-922-6525 or apply in person at 1009 N. Marshall, Chapman. Patient Care Technician Full time and part time positions available for patient care technician in dialysis in Manhattan and Marysville, KS. Experience is phlebotomy is preferred, however will train. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your skills and be part of a rapidly growing company. Attractive Benefits, email resume to info@fhdks.com Accessible Home Health, Inc. hiring FT!& PT LPNs for days and over nights for in-home pediatric care. Weekly pay and competitive benefit package for FT.! Email resume to accessjennifer1@gmail.com or call 785-493-0340. EOE Registered Nurse Full time and part time positions available for registered nurse in dialysis in Manhattan and Marysville, KS. Experience is preferred, however will train. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your skills and be part of a rapidly growing com pany. Attractive Benefits, email resume to info@fhdks.com
Research Assistant ! Kansas State University is recruiting for the position of Assistant Scientist for the Department of Agronomy in Manhattan, Kansas. This is a term position. Required: B.S. degree in Agronomy, Soil Science or related field. Candidate will manage field and laboratory research associated with a new watershed research facility at Ashland Bottoms Research Farm. Candidate will be able to complete coursework necessary for an M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Agronomy. !A complete job announcement and application instructions are available at www.agronomy.ksu.edu. Screening will begin March 10, 2014. Kansas State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Background check required. Several reliable experienced house cleaners needed immediately for seasonal in/out cleans on Ft Riley. Also need part time office cleaner. Must have own transportation, Drivers License, and cell w/voicemail. 263-9871, leave message. SOCIAL WORKER OR LPN 8-15 HR/WEEK; IMMEDIATE OPENING IN CLAY CENTER AND HERINGTON - WORKING WITH PSYCHOLOGIST TO PREPARE INTAKES & COMMUNICATE WITH FACILITY STAFF; STRONG ORGANIZATION AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS REQUIRED; CALL LAURA AT 888-362-8704 X22 OR APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.KEYREHAB.COM. EOE.
COINS FOR SALE: Circulated State quarter complete sets in folders: 1999-2009; P&D; plus territories and DC. (785) 263-9999. Remodelers: tubs with shower walls, outside units, toilets, vanities, and m ore. 785-223-1179.
3BR, new paint, carpet. 1 Block to school. W/D hookup. Near Post. 785-463-5321 Areas Best Homes For Rent Military Approved Mathis Lueker Property Management 809 S. Washington, Junction City 785-223-5505, jcksrentals.com HOUSES FOR RENT 2BR, 3BR Call 785-210-4757 In Milford: 2BR 1BA, 750sf. Walk-out Downstairs Duplex Apartment W/D hook-ups, new carpet & flooring, fresh paint, refrigerator & stove, near school, no through traffic, near lake. $625mo/deposit. www.edmistonrentalsllc.com #206B 405-979-0391, 785-223-2248.
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1BR house, 220 N. Jefferson $400.00mo/deposit. Pay own utilities. 785-238-7714 or 785-238-4394 2BR house, 1032 Northwest Ave. $600.00mo/deposit. Pay own utilities. 785-238-7714 or 785-238-4394 3BR house, 124 E. 4th St. $650.00mo/deposit. Pay own utilities. 785-238-7714 or 785-238-4394 1BD $525.00 rent/deposit 1013 N Franklin. 785-762-4102, leave message and all calls will be returned. 2 bedroom house. 746 W 1st. Totally remodeled. $600.00 rent. No pets. 785-223-7352. 2BR new paint, LR, DR, 1 1/2BA, hardwood floors. Garage. Near Post, Lake, schools. 785-463-5321 3 BR house, located at 1739 N. Jefferson, $750 rent, $750 deposit. No Pets. Call Charlie 785-210-8535. 3BD House, fenced yard, pets al lowed, $700/mo & deposit. 785-238-3126 or 785-375-5376 Available Now! (2) 1BR houses, Call 210-0777 or 202-2022 or 375-5376 Excellent Location 2BD House with basement. 622 W. Vine. Trash and water paid. $695/month 785-238-6397 HISTORIC LANDMARK ONCE IN A LIFETIME SEE TO BELIEVE 4BR 323 W 5th, sunroom/workshop. Large yard. $1,200/month, negotiable. Craigslist 3BR 1BA, large yard, pets ok. Nice sunroom. $650.00 2BR, skylight. $650.00 229 E 14th Call 785-375-6372 or 785-238-4761
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The Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory is hiring a full-time term Client Care Representative position in the Necropsy/ Receiving Area in the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. A bachelors of science and two years of experience in client service/communication is required. This position exists to serve the needs of clientele in regards to sample submission, result reporting, test availability and other specific inquiries. This position will also assist with special projects such as submission form creation, marketing efforts and other client oriented tasks. Knowledge of clinical specimens/testing and medical databases, as well as Animal Science/Veterinary Medical experience or education is preferred. Screening of applications begins March 3rd, 2014.
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2 bedroom apt. tenant pays electric. Located 642 Goldenbelt Blvd. 238-5000 or 785-223-7565. 2BR/1BA Apartment, W/D hookup, CH/CA. $500 plus deposit. No pets. Social Worker Part-time social work opportunity is Close to Ft. Riley. 785-209-8246 available in Manhattan, KS. LMSW 2BR apartments. 735 W. 1st. required. Medical!social work back- $495.00mo/deposit. Pay own utiliground is preferred. Attractive bene- ties. 785-238-7714 or 785-238-4394 fits. Email resume t o 235 E. 3rd St. #2 and #3, 2BR, gas info@fhdks.com . and water paid. $625.00. 785-210-4757 or 785-307-0666 Situations Wanted 380 2BD Apartment, $550/month + deLooking for a room for a Barton stu- posit. 785-238-3126 or dent from India. Need until finishing 785-375-5376 school at Barton in 4m. 3 bedroom apartments. 785-320-6878 $570.00mo/deposit. Pay own utilities. 785-238-7714 or 785-238-4394 Musical Instruments 440 5 minutes from post. Military housing WEEKLY PIANO SPECIAL: Ornate approved. 2BR apartment, ADT sysBaldwin Chippendale Studio Piano. t e m , $ 5 9 5 / M o . N o P e t s New, over $8700. SPECIAL: $3288! 785-375-3353 or 785-461-5343. Mid-America Piano, Manhattan. Beautiful, spacious, newly 800-950-3774. piano4u.com. remodeled 3BD, 2 full bath apartment. Full upstairs floor of historic home. W/D hookups, Garage Sales 510 quite neighborhood. Close to TAG SALE FRIDAY 9-6, Saturday school. Must come see. 9-2, 407 NE 4th, Abilene. Walnut $1000/month Harvest table, store display cases, Call David at 785-492-7220 wine refrigerator, couch, dining room Big Dog, Big Deal! We allow pets! table with set of roller chairs, large Great prices on apartments: Geary collection of Playboy Magazine Estates 1215 Cannon View Lane, 1958-2006, welder, brand new dia785-238-4180 check us out at Geamond leaf Delta truck toolbox, set of ryestatesapts.com Fiesta ware dishes, collection of old unusual Ball Canning jars, collection of knives, collection of guns all need Mobile Homes For Rent 750 some repair, other antique & collecti- 2-3-4BR. Clean, good condition. ble vintage items, other miscellane- Near Post, schools, Lake. W/D hookous items. Hope Reed Estate/Tag ups. Refrigerator, stove furnished. Sale Service. Please No Early Sales. 785-463-5321
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Dear Annie: Im livid. My 14-year-old daughter and her friends want to see a certain PG-13 movie on Saturday. But after I read the reviews, I will not allow her to go. Why does the film industry produce movies with words and scenes that are such filth? We want movies for our children that have decent content and tell stories that have values and drama without us parents always having to worry that what will be said or shown is contrary to what we want our children exposed to. Cant some great producer or film school graduate figure that out? They would be surprised to know how many parents no longer allow their kids to go to the movies, and that means no money in their pockets. Please, lets protect their innocence as long as possible before they have to see the worlds ugliness passed off as entertainment. Mom Dear Mom: If all kids truly stayed away from PG-13 movies that contained too much violence, sex and foul language, change would come. Unfortunately, thats not what happens. Your daughter and her friends might stay home, but most kids dont. We, too, wish Hollywood would stop pandering to our most base instincts, but as long as the money keeps coming in, thats what is going to be out there. The only movies guaranteed not to have such material are those rated G and PG. Beyond that, parents have to read reviews and use their best judgment. Dear Annie: My parents, who were both from West Virginia, met in college and settled in New York. We spent our childhood summers on our grandparents farms, and I couldnt wait to go back. I work now as a special education teacher and live in a small village in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Every summer, my sisters and I get together in New York. Last summer, we met at the home of one sister who married into wealth. Although I have been ignoring her occasional criticisms about my hair, makeup, clothes and shoes for decades, this summer was particularly difficult. Late in the evening, she began a long satirical monologue about how cheap and ugly my shoes were. A few of the others chimed in, but I dont hold it against them. They were doing it to avoid being her next target. After all, they live near her and have to endure her ostentatious behavior often. I couldnt wait to leave. I value family, especially
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pound division. Hes won or placed at most tournaments for his team, yet isnt ranked in a division filled with seniors. Hutchinson is using his youth to his advantage, as he wont have the same pressure as the seniors wrestling for the final time of their high school career. Just dont go in worrying, only hit the moves you know how to do, dont do anything fancy, he said of his plan. Wrestle like youve been wrestling and you dont have anything to lose. Millsap currently is the most decorated Blue Jay wrestler, having won state the last two years. But hes trying to follow the same mentality Laster has preached all season one match at a time. I feel a little pressure but nothing thats not supposed to be there, Millsap said. Youve got to embrace the pressure, if there werent any pressure, it wouldnt be fun. Felton and Wilson each said it started to hit them that their careers were coming to an end when coach
Bob Laster said it was the final Monday practice earlier in the week. Felton said he felt pressure last year and this time around just wants to take the weekend one match at a time. Wilson, a midseason callup to varsity last year, shocked his bracket by finishing fourth last season. But Wilson said even though his career wrestling for Junction City is coming to a close, the impact its had will stick. A little quote Ive read said once you wrestle, everything in life is easier, he said. And thats true, because nothing in life is as hard as wrestling. One final, difficult task stands in front of the Blue Jays. Junction City, the secondranked team, has less entrants than Garden City, No. 3 ranked Derby or No. 4 ranked Manhattan in the tournament. So the Blue Jays will be relying on every wrestler to max out their potential and score team points. Performance, thats basically what it comes down to, Millsap said. If all of our guys perform, we can walk out of there with a state championship.
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Topeka West closed the gap with a 3-pointer, but the Chargers (1-18) couldnt get off a shot at the end of the game and Junction City (4-14) escaped with a 46-43 win. (Kamm has) been trying to do that for us all season, Junction City coach Nate Parks said after the game. And thats the true sign of a senior and a leader that we have is shes been through the battles the last four years and those are what we need in order to get the victory. Kamm scored six of her 11 points in the final period as she and sophomore Kealee Rains tied for the team lead in points. Rains also converted a pair of free throws in the fourth quarter which proved crucial to the result. We wanted to make sure that we finished off the game, Parks said. The girls got a little tentative at the end but how our seasons been going,
thats to be expected. We need to get through those and learn how it feels and make sure we finish off those wins to get some confidence. Junction City held a four-point, 22-18 lead at half before freshman Darja Russell decided to kickstart the Blue Jays after coming out of the break. Russell scored the first five points of the second half. One of the things were trying to do throughout the season is to come out strong in the second half, Parks said. So Darja did give us that little nudge that we needed in order to get some space and have a nice little cushion going into the fourth quarter. But the pesky Chargers came right back, closing the gap to one possession. Then, as shes done so frequently this season, Rains knocked down a 3-pointer. Her shot made it 30-24 and the Blue Jays eventually extended their lead to double-digits before Topeka West responded once more.
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However, Junction City always had an answer. Parks believes pulling through a close game at the end will help his team moving forward. I definitely think its a lot easier to live it than for us to just talk about it, he said. For them to go through that and to finish off strong and to make sure that we got the victory, I think thats going to help us in the future. Junction City hosts Olathe North Thursday. Parks said Olathe North has a similar record to Topeka West, but outside of that, he isnt terribly familiar with them. I do know that most teams, when theyre struggling, they usually try to slow down the ball as much as they can and they try to play zone as much as they can, he said. Were going to be prepared for everything but I think theyll play some zone and try to slow down the game.
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he did all the little things real well. Junction City controlled the style of the game, forcing Topeka West to play the kind of basketball the Blue Jays wanted instead of the shootout the home team is more comfortable playing. I thought where it started was the fact that we were patient on the offensive end, Battle said. We got the ball inside, we knew our strength tonight and I thought we did a great job defending them. Senior Jonathan Wilds scored nine points in the contest. The Blue Jays starting forwards, junior Jordan Lawrence and senior Semaj Johnson, scored 11 and seven points, respectively.
It took 19 games or maybe game 18 and one half, but I think we realized were a team that needs to play people in the half-court and we need to take care of the basketball and we need to defend, Battle said. Junction City (6-13) wraps up the regular season Friday against Shawnee Heights. Battle said the Thunderbirds are a good shooting team with one of the top guard combinations in the Centennial League. It shows everybody that were not dead yet, Battle said. Theres a lot more fight left and were looking to get better. Were expecting to go down and have our best opportunity to win our substate games. And a big part of that is getting ready and playing a very good Shawnee Heights team at home on Friday.
No. 19 UNC edges NC State in OT

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RALEIGH, N.C. T.J. Warren did just about everything possible to help North Carolina State end rival North Carolinas winning streak. In the end, the Atlantic Coast Conferences leading scorer came up a play or two short. Warren scored a career-high 36 points in Wednesday nights 85-84 overtime loss to the 19thranked Tar Heels, his seventh 30-point performance of the season. T.J. was sensational, N.C. State coach Mark Gottfried said, just absolutely sensational. Warren made 13 of 25 shots and scored 26 points after halftime, with much of that production coming against top UNC defender J.P. Tokoto. He was unstoppable with his floater in the lane and he made 9 of 13 free throws, including two with 1.5 seconds left in regulation to force overtime. The only blips came when he committed a turnover in the backcourt that led to James Michael McAdoos tying basket with 30.5 seconds left, then he made 1 of 2 free throws with 7.7 seconds left to give N.C. State an 84-83 lead only to see UNCs Marcus Paige hit a driving shot with 0.9 seconds left to win it. Everybody was down, but everybodys keeping their heads up and moving forward, Warren said. Just get this one behind us. Its over now. Weve got to keep moving forward and think positive. Paige finished with a careerhigh 35 points 31 after halftime and seven 3-pointers for the Tar Heels (21-7, 11-4 ACC),
who won their 10th straight. UNC needed every bit of that production to outlast Warrens Wolfpack (17-11, 7-8). The Tar Heels were down 11 points in the first half and by six with 2 minutes left in overtime, but clawed back to win in a classic finish between nearby rivals. Warrens final desperation heave after Paiges basket wasnt close, sealing the Tar Heels 16th win in 17 meetings. The Tar Heels are on a 10-game winning streak for the first time since February 2009. And the win inched them closer to earning a top-four seed in the ACC tournament in Greensboro and the doubleround bye that comes with it. For the Wolfpack, it was a potentially devastating loss for a team fighting to improve its NCAA tournament chances. It was the second time in four games N.C. State lost on a lastsecond basket to a ranked team, going back to a loss at then-No. 1 Syracuse on Feb. 15. N.C. State appeared to have control by scoring the first six points of the overtime, all from Warren, and taking an 82-76 lead on Warrens basket over McAdoo with 1:34 left. But Paige answered with a tough 3-pointer over Ralston Turner at the 1:25 mark, then hit two free throws with 41.6 seconds left to close the gap to 83-81 with 41.6 seconds left. The Wolfpack got the ball to Warren in the backcourt, but with McAdoo and freshman Nate Britt closing in on a trap, Warren bobbled the ball out of bounds to set up McAdoos tying basket.
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