K-State rolls past Kansas 55-14

Geary USD 475 Board of Education members met in executive session for about two and a half hours on Friday. After the meeting a statement was issued to the public.

"The board is aware of the incident that has taken place this week at Junction City High School.&nbsp; We want you to know that we take the information presented seriously.&nbsp; There is currently an investigation taking place and we anticipate the findings to be completed and presented to the board next week.&nbsp; We want to express to our community that we support a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment for all."

&nbsp;Officials at Junction City high school are investigating after a student was told to remove her Islamic head scarf, known as a hijab, prompting other students to stage a demonstration.

A spokeswoman for the Geary County School District said officials are still determining details of the incident, but a student reported an employee at Junction City High School told her to remove the hijab on Tuesday.

That prompted students to demonstrate outside the school Wednesday before classes started to protest religious discrimination. The demonstration ended without incident, and the students returned to class.

The high school principal met with the students to discuss their concerns and school officials have called a emergency meeting for Friday, which will be closed to the public because they intend to discuss personnel matters, spokeswoman Sacha Dent said.

“We are proud that our students choose to stand up for what they believe is an injustice within their community,” Dent said in a statement. “These young people are our future, and (Wednesday) they showed that they were able to demonstrate peacefully for a cause that they believed in.”

Dent said the Geary County School District does not tolerate bias or discrimination against students and requires “robust diversity training, active community engagement, and more education of different cultures and beliefs.”

The Kansas Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations said in a statement Thursday that it welcomed the investigation by the school district.

“We will closely monitor the investigation, but strongly believe and demand that the Junction City High School and its school district must examine policies to determine if changes must be made to prevent such incidents in the future,” said CAIR-Kansas Board Chairman Moussa Elbayoumy. “All district personnel, especially school administrators, should be offered diversity training on the right to religious accommodations for students and staff and the proper way to enforce the district’s policies.”

UPDATE:Geary USD 475 Board of Education members met in executive session for about two and a half hours on Friday. After the meeting a statement was issued to the public."The board is aware of the incident that has taken place this week at Junction City High School.&nbsp; We want you to know that we take the information presented seriously.&nbsp; There is currently an investigation taking place and we anticipate the findings to be completed and presented to the board next week.&nbsp; We want to express to our community that we support a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment for all."---&nbsp;Officials at Junction City high school are investigating after a student was told to remove her Islamic head scarf, known as a hijab, prompting other students to stage a demonstration.A spokeswoman for the Geary County School District said officials are still determining details of the incident, but a student reported an employee at Junction City High School told her to remove the hijab on Tuesday.That prompted students to demonstrate outside the school Wednesday before classes started to protest religious discrimination. The demonstration ended without incident, and the students returned to class.The high school principal met with the students to discuss their concerns and school officials have called a emergency meeting for Friday, which will be closed to the public because they intend to discuss personnel matters, spokeswoman Sacha Dent said.“We are proud that our students choose to stand up for what they believe is an injustice within their community,” Dent said in a statement. “These young people are our future, and (Wednesday) they showed that they were able to demonstrate peacefully for a cause that they believed in.”Dent said the Geary County School District does not tolerate bias or discrimination against students and requires “robust diversity training, active community engagement, and more education of different cultures and beliefs.”The Kansas Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations said in a statement Thursday that it welcomed the investigation by the school district.“We will closely monitor the investigation, but strongly believe and demand that the Junction City High School and its school district must examine policies to determine if changes must be made to prevent such incidents in the future,” said CAIR-Kansas Board Chairman Moussa Elbayoumy. “All district personnel, especially school administrators, should be offered diversity training on the right to religious accommodations for students and staff and the proper way to enforce the district’s policies.”

BOE issues update following executive session Friday

High 40°	Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs around 40. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

High 40°	Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs around 40. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday weather forecast

Capt. Mark Nutsch led a team of Green Berets called the 5th Special Forces Group's Operational Detachment Alpha 595 that was inserted into Afghanistan shortly after 911 to help free the area from the Taliban. Instead of vehicles they rode horses.

Today he and some former ODA 595 members have teamed up on a business called the American Freedom Distillery, which is based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Nutsch was in Junction City on Saturday at Frontier Spirits for a tasting and bottle signing of the distillery&nbsp; company's Horse Soldier Bourbon. There was a steady stream of customers.

Nutsch said 19 years ago after the 911 attack he led the special forces team into Afghanistan where they had to ride horseback for approximately one month working with the resistance to fight the Taliban and Al Quaida. "Somebody had to go in and figure out some answers, figure out who we could work with, there were so many unanswered questions."

Nutsch said the local resistance leaders they had to link up with were riding horseback in the mountains. The special forces unit,&nbsp; organized them,&nbsp; advised them, helped get supplies in and worked to conduct air - ground coordination on air strikes. It was dangerous work. "Yeah it was pretty sporty. They didn't expect our team to survive. We had some very challenging days no doubt. " Nutsch added after several weeks they had united three different ethnic factions,&nbsp; coordinated an uprising across the northern provinces and led them in skirmishes and battles which ended in the liberation of the city, Mazar-e-Sharif, from the Taliban.

The story was portrayed in a book "Horse Soldiers: The Extraordinary Story of a Band of US Soldiers Who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan." It was portrayed in the film "12 strong" produced by Jerry Bruckheimer,&nbsp; and also in a documentary.

Nutsch is originally from Washington County in Kansas where he grew up in a rodeo and ranching family and later participated in rodeo during his time at Kansas State University.

Horse Soldier Bourbon has been distributed in Kansas since this past February, said Nutsch. " It is taking off all over the state."

Capt. Mark Nutsch led a team of Green Berets called the 5th Special Forces Group's Operational Detachment Alpha 595 that was inserted into Afghanistan shortly after 911 to help free the area from the Taliban. Instead of vehicles they rode horses.Today he and some former ODA 595 members have teamed up on a business called the American Freedom Distillery, which is based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Nutsch was in Junction City on Saturday at Frontier Spirits for a tasting and bottle signing of the distillery&nbsp; company's Horse Soldier Bourbon. There was a steady stream of customers.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603579691039.jpeg" alt="Mark Nutsch at Frontier Spirits" />
 <figcaption>Mark Nutsch at Frontier Spirits</figcaption>
 </figure>Nutsch said 19 years ago after the 911 attack he led the special forces team into Afghanistan where they had to ride horseback for approximately one month working with the resistance to fight the Taliban and Al Quaida. "Somebody had to go in and figure out some answers, figure out who we could work with, there were so many unanswered questions."Nutsch said the local resistance leaders they had to link up with were riding horseback in the mountains. The special forces unit,&nbsp; organized them,&nbsp; advised them, helped get supplies in and worked to conduct air - ground coordination on air strikes. It was dangerous work. "Yeah it was pretty sporty. They didn't expect our team to survive. We had some very challenging days no doubt. " Nutsch added after several weeks they had united three different ethnic factions,&nbsp; coordinated an uprising across the northern provinces and led them in skirmishes and battles which ended in the liberation of the city, Mazar-e-Sharif, from the Taliban.The story was portrayed in a book "Horse Soldiers: The Extraordinary Story of a Band of US Soldiers Who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan." It was portrayed in the film "12 strong" produced by Jerry Bruckheimer,&nbsp; and also in a documentary.Nutsch is originally from Washington County in Kansas where he grew up in a rodeo and ranching family and later participated in rodeo during his time at Kansas State University.Horse Soldier Bourbon has been distributed in Kansas since this past February, said Nutsch. " It is taking off all over the state."

Former Horse Soldier commander pays visit to Junction City

COVID-19 cuts traffic density, allowing risk takers to push safety limits

By TIM CARPENTER <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2020/10/23/kansas-highway-fatality-rate-surges-despite-fewer-miles-traveled-in-2020/">Kansas Reflector</a>

TOPEKA — The rate of 
traffic fatalities on Kansas highways surged in the first nine months of
 2020 despite dramatic reduction in miles traveled because of temporary 
stay-at-home mandates and ongoing health concerns of the COVID-19 
pandemic, officials said Thursday.

The number of vehicle 
miles traveled on Kansas highways from January through September 
plummeted 10.2% compared to the same period in 2019. But the fatality 
rate per 100 million miles traveled in Kansas increased during the 
nine-month period, escalating to 1.52 in 2020 from 1.29 in 2019.

“Vehicle miles traveled is
 going down, yet fatalities are going up,” said Chris Herrick, director 
of planning and development at the Kansas Department of Transportation. 
“Everybody is trying to get their hands and arms wrapped around why is 
vehicle miles traveled going down and fatality rates increasing.”

He said the primary 
culprit appeared to be motorists taking advantage of highways less 
densely packed with cars and trucks to drive at excessive speeds. He 
said some pushed the envelope by accelerating beyond 100 mph on Kansas 
roadways posted with limits that range from 55 mph on two-lane highways 
to 75 mph on stretches of turnpike and freeway.

“Speed kills. The faster 
you go, the more force there is and when you do get in a wreck, the 
worse the wreck is,” Herrick said. “The risky-behavior people are out 
and about, and they are the ones more likely to speed. You have less 
traffic on the roads, so you have more ability to speed.”

The total number of Kansas
 highway traffic fatalities — not just the rate — increased during the 
March to September months in which COVID-19 has imposed the greatest 
impact on residents of the state. KDOT said there were 258 deaths on 
highways in Kansas during those seven months of 2020, an increase from 
254 during that same period in 2019.

That 1.6% increase in 
Kansas traffic deaths occurred despite significant reduction in vehicle 
miles covered during those seven months. Comparing 2020 to 2019, KDOT 
officials said, vehicle miles driven in Kansas was down by 13.5% in 
March, 36.7% in April, 19.5% in May, 9.7% in June, 7.3% in July, 4.7% in
 August and 4.8% in September.

The National Safety 
Council’s estimate based on the first six months of 2020 data from all 
50 states indicated there was a 20% jump in the U.S. death rate, which 
is a key indicator of how safely drivers used the roadways. The shift 
between January and June 2020, compared to the same six-month period in 
2019, represented the highest surge for a six-month period since 1999, 
NSC said.

NSC, a nonproft 
organization dedicated to reducing the number of preventable deaths and 
injuries, said the national increase in fatalities came despite a 17% 
drop in the number of miles driven between January and June. The total 
number of U.S. deaths was up 1% from the six-month total in 2019.

“Because of COVID-19 and 
states’ shelter-in-place orders earlier this year, the country should 
have reaped a safety benefit from less traffic,” said Lorraine Martin, 
NSC’s president and chief executive officer. “Instead, our soaring rate 
of deaths speaks to our need to improve safety on our roads. Clearly, we
 must work harder as a society to reverse this trend, especially since 
the pandemic is not nearly over.”

In June, when many states 
ended three straight months of quarantine, the number of miles driven 
remained 13% lower than the previous year, but both the fatality rates 
and the overall number of deaths skyrocketed in the United States.

The number of deaths was up 17% in June, NSC said, while the rate of death per 100 million miles driven jumped 34.4%.

Tim Carpenter has reported on Kansas for 35 years. He covered the Capitol for 16 years at the Topeka Capital-Journal and previously worked for the Lawrence Journal-World and United Press International.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603569396642.png" alt="The Kansas Department of Transportation reports the rate of traffic fatalities in Kanssa increased from January throuugh September 2020 compared to the first nine months of 2019, despite a 10.2% reduction in highway miles traveled in the state due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption>The Kansas Department of Transportation reports the rate of traffic fatalities in Kanssa increased from January throuugh September 2020 compared to the first nine months of 2019, despite a 10.2% reduction in highway miles traveled in the state due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>COVID-19 cuts traffic density, allowing risk takers to push safety limits</h2>By TIM CARPENTER <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2020/10/23/kansas-highway-fatality-rate-surges-despite-fewer-miles-traveled-in-2020/">Kansas Reflector</a>TOPEKA — The rate of 
traffic fatalities on Kansas highways surged in the first nine months of
 2020 despite dramatic reduction in miles traveled because of temporary 
stay-at-home mandates and ongoing health concerns of the COVID-19 
pandemic, officials said Thursday.The number of vehicle 
miles traveled on Kansas highways from January through September 
plummeted 10.2% compared to the same period in 2019. But the fatality 
rate per 100 million miles traveled in Kansas increased during the 
nine-month period, escalating to 1.52 in 2020 from 1.29 in 2019.“Vehicle miles traveled is
 going down, yet fatalities are going up,” said Chris Herrick, director 
of planning and development at the Kansas Department of Transportation. 
“Everybody is trying to get their hands and arms wrapped around why is 
vehicle miles traveled going down and fatality rates increasing.”He said the primary 
culprit appeared to be motorists taking advantage of highways less 
densely packed with cars and trucks to drive at excessive speeds. He 
said some pushed the envelope by accelerating beyond 100 mph on Kansas 
roadways posted with limits that range from 55 mph on two-lane highways 
to 75 mph on stretches of turnpike and freeway.“Speed kills. The faster 
you go, the more force there is and when you do get in a wreck, the 
worse the wreck is,” Herrick said. “The risky-behavior people are out 
and about, and they are the ones more likely to speed. You have less 
traffic on the roads, so you have more ability to speed.”The total number of Kansas
 highway traffic fatalities — not just the rate — increased during the 
March to September months in which COVID-19 has imposed the greatest 
impact on residents of the state. KDOT said there were 258 deaths on 
highways in Kansas during those seven months of 2020, an increase from 
254 during that same period in 2019.That 1.6% increase in 
Kansas traffic deaths occurred despite significant reduction in vehicle 
miles covered during those seven months. Comparing 2020 to 2019, KDOT 
officials said, vehicle miles driven in Kansas was down by 13.5% in 
March, 36.7% in April, 19.5% in May, 9.7% in June, 7.3% in July, 4.7% in
 August and 4.8% in September.The National Safety 
Council’s estimate based on the first six months of 2020 data from all 
50 states indicated there was a 20% jump in the U.S. death rate, which 
is a key indicator of how safely drivers used the roadways. The shift 
between January and June 2020, compared to the same six-month period in 
2019, represented the highest surge for a six-month period since 1999, 
NSC said.NSC, a nonproft 
organization dedicated to reducing the number of preventable deaths and 
injuries, said the national increase in fatalities came despite a 17% 
drop in the number of miles driven between January and June. The total 
number of U.S. deaths was up 1% from the six-month total in 2019.“Because of COVID-19 and 
states’ shelter-in-place orders earlier this year, the country should 
have reaped a safety benefit from less traffic,” said Lorraine Martin, 
NSC’s president and chief executive officer. “Instead, our soaring rate 
of deaths speaks to our need to improve safety on our roads. Clearly, we
 must work harder as a society to reverse this trend, especially since 
the pandemic is not nearly over.”In June, when many states 
ended three straight months of quarantine, the number of miles driven 
remained 13% lower than the previous year, but both the fatality rates 
and the overall number of deaths skyrocketed in the United States.The number of deaths was up 17% in June, NSC said, while the rate of death per 100 million miles driven jumped 34.4%.Tim Carpenter has reported on Kansas for 35 years. He covered the Capitol for 16 years at the Topeka Capital-Journal and previously worked for the Lawrence Journal-World and United Press International.

Kan. highway fatality rate surges despite fewer miles traveled in 2020

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603548391384.jpeg" alt="The Junction City Blue Jays claimed the 2020 Centennial League football championship. They open postseason play by hosting Lawrence Free State on Oct. 30." />
 <figcaption>The Junction City Blue Jays claimed the 2020 Centennial League football championship. They open postseason play by hosting Lawrence Free State on Oct. 30.</figcaption>
 </figure>

Blue Jays are Centennial League champions

DICKINSON COUNTY— The U.S. Geological Survey reported an earthquake shook Dickinson County Friday night.

The quake, which measured 3.0 in magnitude, was recorded&nbsp; at just before 10 p.m. approximately one half mile northeast of Hope in southern Dickinson County.

This is the third quake reported in the county this week. The USGS reported a 2.4 quake Tuesday morning and 2.7 quake near Herrington Thursday afternoon.&nbsp; There are no reports of damage and no injuries.

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake shook an area on the Kansas-Oklahoma line Thursday night. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the tremor struck at 8:17 p.m. and was centered in a remote area 22 miles northwest of Ponca City, Oklahoma.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603539047288.png" alt="Location of Friday's quake-USGS image" />
 <figcaption>Location of Friday's quake-USGS image</figcaption>
 </figure>DICKINSON COUNTY— The U.S. Geological Survey reported an earthquake shook Dickinson County Friday night.The quake, which measured 3.0 in magnitude, was recorded&nbsp; at just before 10 p.m. approximately one half mile northeast of Hope in southern Dickinson County.This is the third quake reported in the county this week. The USGS reported a 2.4 quake Tuesday morning and 2.7 quake near Herrington Thursday afternoon.&nbsp; There are no reports of damage and no injuries.A magnitude 3.2 earthquake shook an area on the Kansas-Oklahoma line Thursday night. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the tremor struck at 8:17 p.m. and was centered in a remote area 22 miles northwest of Ponca City, Oklahoma.&nbsp;

Third earthquake this week shakes Dickinson County

Over the last 2 months, Geary Community Hospital has had 11 staff members and 3 trustees that have tested positive for COVID-19.They all have recovered and or/ are currently at home in isolation. GCH leaders will continue to collaborate with KDHE and local agencies to identify those who may have had close contact with the individuals while they were potentially infectious. 

GCH spokesperson Ashley King saidcClose contact persons will be monitored for fever, respiratory symptoms, and advised to remain quarantined at home in accordance with CDC guidelines. "We follow the KDHE and CDC protocols and continue to adapt to changes as they occur." said GCH CEO, Frank Corcoran. “We believe it’s inevitable given those circumstances that we would have some of our team exposed to positive COVID cases and potentially develop COVID-19.

A screening hotline for GCH patients staffed by qualified staff is available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Our professional staff will provide guidance for anyone who has symptoms.


Over the last 2 months, Geary Community Hospital has had 11 staff members and 3 trustees that have tested positive for COVID-19.They all have recovered and or/ are currently at home in isolation. GCH leaders will continue to collaborate with KDHE and local agencies to identify those who may have had close contact with the individuals while they were potentially infectious. GCH spokesperson Ashley King saidcClose contact persons will be monitored for fever, respiratory symptoms, and advised to remain quarantined at home in accordance with CDC guidelines. "We follow the KDHE and CDC protocols and continue to adapt to changes as they occur." said GCH CEO, Frank Corcoran. “We believe it’s inevitable given those circumstances that we would have some of our team exposed to positive COVID cases and potentially develop COVID-19.A screening hotline for GCH patients staffed by qualified staff is available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Our professional staff will provide guidance for anyone who has symptoms.

GCH provides update on COVID-19

Geary County health officials reported one new positive COVID-19 case on Friday, but there were 12 new recovered cases.

The total number of active cases has been calculated at 29 with two people hospitalized.

Geary County health officials reported one new positive COVID-19 case on Friday, but there were 12 new recovered cases.The total number of active cases has been calculated at 29 with two people hospitalized.

Health Department provides the Friday COVID-19 update

High 49°	Mostly sunny. Widespread frost in the morning. Highs in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.

High 49°	Mostly sunny. Widespread frost in the morning. Highs in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.

Saturday weather forecast

Geary County Commissioners will meet virtually on Monday at 1:15 p.m. due to the unavailability in person of Commissioners Brad Scholz and Charles Stimatze for an in person meeting. Both have confirmed that they have tested positive for COVID-19.

Also, county officials have noted that the Convention and Visitor's Bureau office is closed for a ten-day period due to COVID-19 related issues. That period began on Thursday of this week.

Geary County Commissioners will meet virtually on Monday at 1:15 p.m. due to the unavailability in person of Commissioners Brad Scholz and Charles Stimatze for an in person meeting. Both have confirmed that they have tested positive for COVID-19.Also, county officials have noted that the Convention and Visitor's Bureau office is closed for a ten-day period due to COVID-19 related issues. That period began on Thursday of this week.

County Commission will meet virtually Monday - CVB office closed temporarily

MANHATTAN — The Manhattan Fire Department was notified Friday that five firefighters tested positive for COVID-19.&nbsp; The firefighters that tested positive attended an event off-duty and are believed to have contracted the virus at the event, according to Fire Chief Scott French.

“We have worked on contingency plans for a potential outbreak situation since the beginning of the pandemic to ensure uninterrupted fire service for Manhattan,”&nbsp; French said. “We will continue to provide&nbsp;reliable fire and emergency services to our residents as we always have.”

Extensive contact tracing is being done to determine if other firefighters may have been exposed to asymptomatic coworkers.&nbsp;

The Manhattan Fire Department immediately started an investigation to determine the level of contact with other emergency personnel and the public during the course of their duties. Employees who had close contact with a positive case will be tested and will follow CDC guidance for return to work.&nbsp;

The Riley County Health Department is also conducting contact tracing to determine contacts with the public and will notify anyone who was a close contact. For privacy purposes, no personal information will be released about the firefighters.

“We are hopeful for a quick recovery for everyone affected by this virus, including our firefighters,” French said. “Unfortunately, this shows how quickly the virus can spread in certain situations and that no agency is immune from the impacts.”

MANHATTAN — The Manhattan Fire Department was notified Friday that five firefighters tested positive for COVID-19.&nbsp; The firefighters that tested positive attended an event off-duty and are believed to have contracted the virus at the event, according to Fire Chief Scott French.“We have worked on contingency plans for a potential outbreak situation since the beginning of the pandemic to ensure uninterrupted fire service for Manhattan,”&nbsp; French said. “We will continue to provide&nbsp;reliable fire and emergency services to our residents as we always have.”Extensive contact tracing is being done to determine if other firefighters may have been exposed to asymptomatic coworkers.&nbsp;The Manhattan Fire Department immediately started an investigation to determine the level of contact with other emergency personnel and the public during the course of their duties. Employees who had close contact with a positive case will be tested and will follow CDC guidance for return to work.&nbsp;The Riley County Health Department is also conducting contact tracing to determine contacts with the public and will notify anyone who was a close contact. For privacy purposes, no personal information will be released about the firefighters.“We are hopeful for a quick recovery for everyone affected by this virus, including our firefighters,” French said. “Unfortunately, this shows how quickly the virus can spread in certain situations and that no agency is immune from the impacts.”

5 Manhattan firefighters test positive for COVID-19

Law enforcement and emergency personnel responded to a two-car collision near U.S. 77 and the Milford exit in the one o'clock hour,&nbsp; according to authorities.&nbsp;

According to information provided by the Sheriff's Department one vehicle driven by Calvin Whitaker, 52,&nbsp; Junction City, was northbound and a vehicle driven by Penny Shandy,&nbsp; 56, was southbound when her vehicle tried to turn east on Shandy Lane. Both drivers refused treatment but a passenger in the second vehicle, Gary Shandy, 82, was transported to Geary Community Hospital. He was being checked for any impact from the accident that might have impacted a recent surgery that he underwent.&nbsp;

The Sheriff's Department confirmed the vehicles involved were totaled.

Law enforcement and emergency personnel responded to a two-car collision near U.S. 77 and the Milford exit in the one o'clock hour,&nbsp; according to authorities.&nbsp;According to information provided by the Sheriff's Department one vehicle driven by Calvin Whitaker, 52,&nbsp; Junction City, was northbound and a vehicle driven by Penny Shandy,&nbsp; 56, was southbound when her vehicle tried to turn east on Shandy Lane. Both drivers refused treatment but a passenger in the second vehicle, Gary Shandy, 82, was transported to Geary Community Hospital. He was being checked for any impact from the accident that might have impacted a recent surgery that he underwent.&nbsp;The Sheriff's Department confirmed the vehicles involved were totaled.

Emergency personnel respond to accident

Geary County Commissioners Charles Stimatze and Brad Scholz have announced via social media that they have tested positive for COVID-19.

On Thursday Stimatze stated that out of precaution he took the initiative to get tested after finding out he was in close contact with others who tested positive. Stimatze confirmed that his test also came back positive."I have had no symptoms but will quarantine until I am cleared."

Scholz said he tested positive for COVID-19,&nbsp; but the only problems were a sore throat and headache.&nbsp; He noted that the Health Department indicated that they would contact everyone he had been in contact with the three previous days. On Thursday he posted, "Have spent most of the day on the phone so I don't see my getting&nbsp; behind in my work being an issue."

Both Stimatze and Scholz are isolating at their homes.

Geary County Commissioners Charles Stimatze and Brad Scholz have announced via social media that they have tested positive for COVID-19.On Thursday Stimatze stated that out of precaution he took the initiative to get tested after finding out he was in close contact with others who tested positive. Stimatze confirmed that his test also came back positive."I have had no symptoms but will quarantine until I am cleared."Scholz said he tested positive for COVID-19,&nbsp; but the only problems were a sore throat and headache.&nbsp; He noted that the Health Department indicated that they would contact everyone he had been in contact with the three previous days. On Thursday he posted, "Have spent most of the day on the phone so I don't see my getting&nbsp; behind in my work being an issue."Both Stimatze and Scholz are isolating at their homes.

Two members of the Geary County Commission test positive for COVID-19

There was a gas leak at the Geary County Senior Center about 10 a.m. Friday. The building was safely evacuated and authorities red flagged a stove that was used to cook food.

Debbie LaCroix confirmed that food cooked on that stove Friday had to be discarded, and quotes will be sought on a new stove.&nbsp; As a result there will not be any meals served at the Center and no home deliveries on Friday.

Seniors who were at the facility at the time of the gas leak were sent home and staff were later allowed to return inside the building.

There was a gas leak at the Geary County Senior Center about 10 a.m. Friday. The building was safely evacuated and authorities red flagged a stove that was used to cook food.Debbie LaCroix confirmed that food cooked on that stove Friday had to be discarded, and quotes will be sought on a new stove.&nbsp; As a result there will not be any meals served at the Center and no home deliveries on Friday.Seniors who were at the facility at the time of the gas leak were sent home and staff were later allowed to return inside the building.

Senior Center cancels lunch on Friday

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Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha,Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan,Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Minneapolis, Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, Council Grove,&nbsp;Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for late Friday night and Saturday morning.

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing temperatures in the mid to upper 20s Friday  night into early Saturday morning.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and  northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor  plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha,Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan,Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Minneapolis, Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, Council Grove,&nbsp;Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and GarnettThe National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for late Friday night and Saturday morning....FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CDT SATURDAY...* WHAT...Freezing temperatures in the mid to upper 20s Friday night into early Saturday morning.* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and northeast Kansas.* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Saturday.* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

National Weather Service issues a freeze warning

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MANHATTAN – City Commissioner Aaron Estabrook notified City Administration Thursday that he has he tested positive for COVID-19. 

According to a media release from the city, Estabrook began experiencing symptoms on Saturday, October 17 and was tested Tuesday afternoon, October 20. His test results came back today. Estabrook has remained in isolation at his home since first experiencing symptoms on Saturday and used a Zoom connection to participate in the October 20 City Commission meeting virtually. &nbsp;

“The exposure likely occurred between October 10 and 17 and is due to community spread. I have not had any close contact with a positive patient, and have not had close contact with any other Commissioners” said Commissioner Estabrook. “I encourage everyone in the community to continue taking precautions to keep themselves and their families safe. Keep your distance, wash your hands, wear your mask, and above all else, please stay home if you are sick.”

Anyone who had close contact with Commissioner Estabrook after October 15 is advised to complete a 14 day quarantine period and to contact a medical professional immediately if they begin experiencing any symptoms.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) define close contact as: Someone who was within 6 feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period starting from 2 days before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2 days prior to test specimen collection) until the time the patient is isolated.

Anyone who has symptoms, is a close contact of a positive patient, or would like information about how to get tested should contact their health care provider or call the Riley County Screening Line at 785-323-6400.

“My daughters are at their mom’s house and are quarantining there. They did not attend school this week because I was showing symptoms,” said Commissioner Estabrook. “My wife is experiencing some mild symptoms and is in isolation at home with me.”

Estabrook stated that he is experiencing many of the common symptoms of COVID-19 including body and muscle aches, fatigue, sore throat, cough, congestion, and loss of taste and smell.

Commissioner Estabrook plans to continue attending governmental meetings, such as next week’s Intergovernmental and City Commission meetings, virtually as long as his symptoms will allow.

MANHATTAN – City Commissioner Aaron Estabrook notified City Administration Thursday that he has he tested positive for COVID-19. According to a media release from the city, Estabrook began experiencing symptoms on Saturday, October 17 and was tested Tuesday afternoon, October 20. His test results came back today. Estabrook has remained in isolation at his home since first experiencing symptoms on Saturday and used a Zoom connection to participate in the October 20 City Commission meeting virtually. &nbsp;“The exposure likely occurred between October 10 and 17 and is due to community spread. I have not had any close contact with a positive patient, and have not had close contact with any other Commissioners” said Commissioner Estabrook. “I encourage everyone in the community to continue taking precautions to keep themselves and their families safe. Keep your distance, wash your hands, wear your mask, and above all else, please stay home if you are sick.”Anyone who had close contact with Commissioner Estabrook after October 15 is advised to complete a 14 day quarantine period and to contact a medical professional immediately if they begin experiencing any symptoms.The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) define close contact as: Someone who was within 6 feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period starting from 2 days before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2 days prior to test specimen collection) until the time the patient is isolated.Anyone who has symptoms, is a close contact of a positive patient, or would like information about how to get tested should contact their health care provider or call the Riley County Screening Line at 785-323-6400.“My daughters are at their mom’s house and are quarantining there. They did not attend school this week because I was showing symptoms,” said Commissioner Estabrook. “My wife is experiencing some mild symptoms and is in isolation at home with me.”Estabrook stated that he is experiencing many of the common symptoms of COVID-19 including body and muscle aches, fatigue, sore throat, cough, congestion, and loss of taste and smell.Commissioner Estabrook plans to continue attending governmental meetings, such as next week’s Intergovernmental and City Commission meetings, virtually as long as his symptoms will allow.

Manhattan city commissioner Estabrook tests positive for virus

When parents receive notice of school closure due to inclement weather, USD 475 students will participate in remote learning for that day. USD 475 Marketing and Media Relations Coordinator, Sacha Dent, said the District is preparing remote learning opportunities to ensure education will continue even when bad weather closes school buildings.

Delivering instruction and student learning will be equivalent in effort and rigor to a typical school day. Students will be provided lessons through Schoology on those days. Unsafe travel for pedestrians, buses and vehicles will also be avoided.&nbsp;

When the District has adequate notice of an incoming storm and can advise students to take devices home, an inclement weather closure can now be replaced with a remote learning day.

When parents receive notice of school closure due to inclement weather, USD 475 students will participate in remote learning for that day. USD 475 Marketing and Media Relations Coordinator, Sacha Dent, said the District is preparing remote learning opportunities to ensure education will continue even when bad weather closes school buildings.Delivering instruction and student learning will be equivalent in effort and rigor to a typical school day. Students will be provided lessons through Schoology on those days. Unsafe travel for pedestrians, buses and vehicles will also be avoided.&nbsp;When the District has adequate notice of an incoming storm and can advise students to take devices home, an inclement weather closure can now be replaced with a remote learning day.

Inclement weather days will become remote learning days

Information on the Kansas Eviction Prevention program has been provided to the City of Junction City from the Kansas Housing Resource Corporation. The program is designed to decrease evictions and increase housing stability by assisting landlords and tenants experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID pandemic.

Through the KEEP program, landlords and tenants apply for up to $5,000 per household to pay delinquent rental payments dating as far back as April 1. Payments will be made directly to the landlord, who must agree not to evict the household for nonpayment of rent or charge late fees for the month's assistance is received.

Information on the Kansas Eviction Prevention program has been provided to the City of Junction City from the Kansas Housing Resource Corporation. The program is designed to decrease evictions and increase housing stability by assisting landlords and tenants experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID pandemic.Through the KEEP program, landlords and tenants apply for up to $5,000 per household to pay delinquent rental payments dating as far back as April 1. Payments will be made directly to the landlord, who must agree not to evict the household for nonpayment of rent or charge late fees for the month's assistance is received.

City gets update on Kansas Eviction Prevention Program

Manhattan Konza Rotarian members are taking action on October 23, 2020 —for World Polio Day to raise awareness, funds, and support to end polio, a vaccine-preventable disease that still threatens children in parts of the world today.

The Purple Pinky Project will raise $20000 towards Global Polio Eradication. The Manhattan Konza Club is partnering with our local HyVee to sell 10 Longjohn Donuts per box (the donuts are frosted with a purple tip). The significance of the purple tip on the donut is - each vaccinated child has their pinky finger painted purple for identification purposes. Through matching contributions from the Rotary District and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation each box of donuts will result in a $56 donation to End Polio. The money goes towards purchasing the vaccine ($3 to immunize each child), research, detection of the poliovirus and transportation to get the vaccine to the children. The donuts are being distributed on Friday, October 23, 2020 at HyVee- under the Pharmacy drive thru from 7:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

When Rotary and its partners launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988, there were 350,000 cases of polio in 125 countries every year. We’ve made great progress against the disease since then. Today, polio cases have been reduced by 99.9 percent, and just two countries continue to report cases of wild poliovirus: Afghanistan and Pakistan. And we remain committed to the end.

With polio nearly eradicated, Rotary and its partners must sustain this progress and continue to reach every child with the polio vaccine. Without full funding and political commitment, this paralyzing disease could return to polio-free countries, putting children everywhere at risk. Rotary has committed to raising US$50 million each year to support global polio eradication efforts. The Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged to match that 2-to-1, for a total yearly contribution of $150 million.

Joan Pierce, End Polio Chairperson said, “Manhattan Konza Rotary has always participated in raising funds for End Polio, but this year we’re raising the most money we’ve ever raised in the history of the club.”

<figure>
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 </figure>Manhattan Konza Rotary&nbsp;Manhattan Konza Rotarian members are taking action on October 23, 2020 —for World Polio Day to raise awareness, funds, and support to end polio, a vaccine-preventable disease that still threatens children in parts of the world today.The Purple Pinky Project will raise $20000 towards Global Polio Eradication. The Manhattan Konza Club is partnering with our local HyVee to sell 10 Longjohn Donuts per box (the donuts are frosted with a purple tip). The significance of the purple tip on the donut is - each vaccinated child has their pinky finger painted purple for identification purposes. Through matching contributions from the Rotary District and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation each box of donuts will result in a $56 donation to End Polio. The money goes towards purchasing the vaccine ($3 to immunize each child), research, detection of the poliovirus and transportation to get the vaccine to the children. The donuts are being distributed on Friday, October 23, 2020 at HyVee- under the Pharmacy drive thru from 7:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.When Rotary and its partners launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988, there were 350,000 cases of polio in 125 countries every year. We’ve made great progress against the disease since then. Today, polio cases have been reduced by 99.9 percent, and just two countries continue to report cases of wild poliovirus: Afghanistan and Pakistan. And we remain committed to the end.With polio nearly eradicated, Rotary and its partners must sustain this progress and continue to reach every child with the polio vaccine. Without full funding and political commitment, this paralyzing disease could return to polio-free countries, putting children everywhere at risk. Rotary has committed to raising US$50 million each year to support global polio eradication efforts. The Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged to match that 2-to-1, for a total yearly contribution of $150 million.Joan Pierce, End Polio Chairperson said, “Manhattan Konza Rotary has always participated in raising funds for End Polio, but this year we’re raising the most money we’ve ever raised in the history of the club.”

Donuts: Rotary Club of Manhattan Konza fundraiser

JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (AP) — Officials at Junction City high school are investigating after a student was told to remove her Islamic head scarf, known as a hijab, prompting other students to stage a demonstration.

JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (AP) — Officials at Junction City high school are investigating after a student was told to remove her Islamic head scarf, known as a hijab, prompting other students to stage a demonstration.A spokeswoman for the Geary County School District said officials are still determining details of the incident, but a student reported an employee at Junction City High School told her to remove the hijab on Tuesday.That prompted students to demonstrate outside the school Wednesday before classes started to protest religious discrimination. The demonstration ended without incident, and the students returned to class.The high school principal met with the students to discuss their concerns and school officials have called a emergency meeting for Friday, which will be closed to the public because they intend to discuss personnel matters, spokeswoman Sacha Dent said.“We are proud that our students choose to stand up for what they believe is an injustice within their community,” Dent said in a statement. “These young people are our future, and (Wednesday) they showed that they were able to demonstrate peacefully for a cause that they believed in.”Dent said the Geary County School District does not tolerate bias or discrimination against students and requires “robust diversity training, active community engagement, and more education of different cultures and beliefs.”The Kansas Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations said in a statement Thursday that it welcomed the investigation by the school district.“We will closely monitor the investigation, but strongly believe and demand that the Junction City High School and its school district must examine policies to determine if changes must be made to prevent such incidents in the future,” said CAIR-Kansas Board Chairman Moussa Elbayoumy. “All district personnel, especially school administrators, should be offered diversity training on the right to religious accommodations for students and staff and the proper way to enforce the district’s policies.”

Update on protest at Junction City school after student told to remove hijab

There will not be any school for students in Pre-K through Grade 5 on Friday in USD 475. District officials have noted that it is an elementary plan day.

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No school for Pre-K through Grade 5 on Friday in USD 475

MANHATTAN —&nbsp;Following an election before the Sept. 18 semiannual — and this year virtual — meeting of the Kansas State University Foundation's board of trustees, one member was reelected to a three-year term on the foundation's board of directors, and 88 members were elected to four-year terms on itsboard of trustees. The KSU Foundation now has 353 trustees serving as the university's premier advocates, ambassadors and investors. The foundation's board of directors oversees management, control and supervision of the foundation's business and affairs. Reelected to the board of directors was Dave Everitt,&nbsp;Marco Island, Florida, who earned his bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from the College of Engineering in 1975. The following individuals were elected or reelected to the board of trustees: Brice and Megan Lowe,&nbsp;Andover; Mark and Eva Gardiner, and Bill and Jan Shaw, all from&nbsp;Ashland; Jim and Karol Kadel,&nbsp;Beloit; Bill Miller and Debbie Leckron Miller, and Marty White, all from&nbsp;Council Grove; John and Carol Hill,&nbsp;Fort Scott; Mark Coberly,&nbsp;Gove. From&nbsp;Greater Kansas City: Lindsay Preisinger,&nbsp;Fairway; Chris Curtin, and Pat Friesen and Chuck Jasper, all from&nbsp;Leawood; Barbie and Loren Breedlove, Glenn and Jill Hubbard, and Bill and Marilyn Taylor, all from&nbsp;Olathe; Paul and Teresa Bartak, Bill Meredith Jr., and Garry Robben, all from&nbsp;Overland Park; and Dennis Hulsing,&nbsp;Prairie Village. John and Becky Howard,&nbsp;Hiawatha; Steve Johnson,&nbsp;Lawrence. From&nbsp;Manhattan: Terry Arthur; Charley and Nancy Cole; Jayson and Libby Cyr; Tom and Mary Kevin Giller; Don and Linda Glaser; Mary Lee Graham; Chuck and Susie Grier; Mary Vanier; and Al and Karen Walczak. Dan and Rona Wassenberg,&nbsp;Marysville; Bob Sjogren,&nbsp;Newton; Gib and Brenda Compton,&nbsp;Park City; Kent and Ellen Townsend,&nbsp;Topeka; and Jim and Debra Gordon,&nbsp;Westmoreland. From out of state:&nbsp;

Ed and Eunice Wambsganss,&nbsp;Fountain Hills, Arizona; Brian Bednar,&nbsp;Scottsdale, Arizona; Janice Hamilton,&nbsp;Tucson, Arizona; Mark and Susan Carlson,&nbsp;Calabasas, California; Eric Stonestreet,&nbsp;Toluca Lake, California; Jim Johnson,&nbsp;Colorado Springs, Colorado; Mike Goss,&nbsp;Westport, Connecticut; Blair and Ann Jones,&nbsp;Marietta, Georgia; Lynn and Brent Rockers,&nbsp;Clive, Iowa; Steve and Cathy Lacy,&nbsp;Des Moines, Iowa; Jay Longinaker and Lora Damme,&nbsp;Randolph, Iowa; George Yapp,&nbsp;Barrington Hills, Illinois; Travis Lenkner and Erin Delaney, Chicago, Illinois.&nbsp;

Charles and Denise Warta,&nbsp;Victoria, Minnesota; Gary Boomer, and Diane Patrick, both from&nbsp;Kansas City, Missouri; Mike and Susan Christensen,&nbsp;Walton, Nebraska; Brian and Silvia Zerr,&nbsp;New York, New York; Damon Hininger,&nbsp;Brentwood, Tennessee; Tracy Turner,&nbsp;Garland, Texas; and John and Linda Morgan,&nbsp;Spicewood, Texas.&nbsp;

As Kansas State University's strategic partner for philanthropy, the KSU Foundation inspires and guides philanthropy toward university priorities to boldly advance K-State family. Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksufoundation.org/" target="_blank">www.ksufoundation.org</a>&nbsp;for more information.&nbsp;

K-State News and Communications Services

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 </figure>MANHATTAN —&nbsp;Following an election before the Sept. 18 semiannual — and this year virtual — meeting of the Kansas State University Foundation's board of trustees, one member was reelected to a three-year term on the foundation's board of directors, and 88 members were elected to four-year terms on itsboard of trustees. The KSU Foundation now has 353 trustees serving as the university's premier advocates, ambassadors and investors. The foundation's board of directors oversees management, control and supervision of the foundation's business and affairs. Reelected to the board of directors was Dave Everitt,&nbsp;Marco Island, Florida, who earned his bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from the College of Engineering in 1975. The following individuals were elected or reelected to the board of trustees: Brice and Megan Lowe,&nbsp;Andover; Mark and Eva Gardiner, and Bill and Jan Shaw, all from&nbsp;Ashland; Jim and Karol Kadel,&nbsp;Beloit; Bill Miller and Debbie Leckron Miller, and Marty White, all from&nbsp;Council Grove; John and Carol Hill,&nbsp;Fort Scott; Mark Coberly,&nbsp;Gove. From&nbsp;Greater Kansas City: Lindsay Preisinger,&nbsp;Fairway; Chris Curtin, and Pat Friesen and Chuck Jasper, all from&nbsp;Leawood; Barbie and Loren Breedlove, Glenn and Jill Hubbard, and Bill and Marilyn Taylor, all from&nbsp;Olathe; Paul and Teresa Bartak, Bill Meredith Jr., and Garry Robben, all from&nbsp;Overland Park; and Dennis Hulsing,&nbsp;Prairie Village. John and Becky Howard,&nbsp;Hiawatha; Steve Johnson,&nbsp;Lawrence. From&nbsp;Manhattan: Terry Arthur; Charley and Nancy Cole; Jayson and Libby Cyr; Tom and Mary Kevin Giller; Don and Linda Glaser; Mary Lee Graham; Chuck and Susie Grier; Mary Vanier; and Al and Karen Walczak. Dan and Rona Wassenberg,&nbsp;Marysville; Bob Sjogren,&nbsp;Newton; Gib and Brenda Compton,&nbsp;Park City; Kent and Ellen Townsend,&nbsp;Topeka; and Jim and Debra Gordon,&nbsp;Westmoreland. From out of state:&nbsp; Ed and Eunice Wambsganss,&nbsp;Fountain Hills, Arizona; Brian Bednar,&nbsp;Scottsdale, Arizona; Janice Hamilton,&nbsp;Tucson, Arizona; Mark and Susan Carlson,&nbsp;Calabasas, California; Eric Stonestreet,&nbsp;Toluca Lake, California; Jim Johnson,&nbsp;Colorado Springs, Colorado; Mike Goss,&nbsp;Westport, Connecticut; Blair and Ann Jones,&nbsp;Marietta, Georgia; Lynn and Brent Rockers,&nbsp;Clive, Iowa; Steve and Cathy Lacy,&nbsp;Des Moines, Iowa; Jay Longinaker and Lora Damme,&nbsp;Randolph, Iowa; George Yapp,&nbsp;Barrington Hills, Illinois; Travis Lenkner and Erin Delaney, Chicago, Illinois.&nbsp; Charles and Denise Warta,&nbsp;Victoria, Minnesota; Gary Boomer, and Diane Patrick, both from&nbsp;Kansas City, Missouri; Mike and Susan Christensen,&nbsp;Walton, Nebraska; Brian and Silvia Zerr,&nbsp;New York, New York; Damon Hininger,&nbsp;Brentwood, Tennessee; Tracy Turner,&nbsp;Garland, Texas; and John and Linda Morgan,&nbsp;Spicewood, Texas.&nbsp;As Kansas State University's strategic partner for philanthropy, the KSU Foundation inspires and guides philanthropy toward university priorities to boldly advance K-State family. Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksufoundation.org/" target="_blank">www.ksufoundation.org</a>&nbsp;for more information.&nbsp; K-State News and Communications Services

New trustees election to KSU Foundation board

Don Manley, President and Nita Miller, member of the JC Breakfast Optimist Club, baked homemade treats for the Junction City Firefighters at Stations 1 and 2 on Thursday. The Optimists share the community’s support and appreciation for local firefighters/first responders and thank them for all they do.

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 </figure>Don Manley, President and Nita Miller, member of the JC Breakfast Optimist Club, baked homemade treats for the Junction City Firefighters at Stations 1 and 2 on Thursday. The Optimists share the community’s support and appreciation for local firefighters/first responders and thank them for all they do.

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