The Fort Riley Outdoorsmen Group hosts a youthwaterfowl hunt Oct. 21 at Milford Lake wetlands. Interested youth must register for the hunt by Oct. 13.

Experienced waterfowl hunters from the group’s board will guide the youth hunters, who must be 8 to 15 years of age.  No hunting experience is needed. Guides will assist youth in learning about waterfowl, conservation and hunting.  The Fort Riley Outdoorsmen Group will provide ammunition, lunch
and safety training.

For this waterfowl hunt, youth are not required to have a hunting license or permit and are encouraged to bring their own firearm and waterproof or water-resistant boots, if available.  A limited number of firearms will be available for those who have none.

Guides will arrange transportation to and from the hunting area.  For more information or to sign up, email fortrileyoutdoorsmengroup@yahoo.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/FROutdoorsmenGroup/.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State officials say an anti-gay slur was found outside the university’s student union, the latest in several vandalism incidents targeting diversity at the school.

The slur was found Monday and was removed that afternoon.

The Kansas State Kansas State University LGBT Resource Center wrote to their members:

“It saddens us to, once again, condemn the actions of an individual on our campus. As many may not be aware, there was a homophobic statement written on Bosco Plaza. This horrible and despicable statement as since been removed and we will not be sharing any of the photos of it either.

We want to say to our Queer community that we support you and your identity is something to be celebrated; not hated. You are beautiful just the way you are. Our Executive Board, the LGBT Resource Office, and the many other Queer student organizations are here if you need someone to talk to. We also encourage students to speak to Counseling Services as well.

To the greater K-State Community & Family, please continue to give love and support to our Queer community. We need strong allies to stand against this kind of bigotry and hatred.
We want to remind everyone of our Principles of Community that we hold dear at this university.”

The anti-gay vandalism occurred the same week some vandalized a temporary dwelling erected outside a residential complex for the Jewish harvest festival Sukkot.

Pat Bosco, dean of students and vice president for student life, said campus police are investigating.

In September, white supremacist fliers were found on campus. And in May, a noose was found hanging from a campus tree.

MANHATTAN — Law enforcement authorities continue to investigate a case of vandalism on the Kansas State campus in Manhattan.

On Tuesday, the K-State Police Department asked for the public’s help with information on the damage to a Sukkah and a vehicle between Marlatt and Goodnow Halls at KSU on Friday, October 6, according to a social media report.

Police are investigating all causes because it is unknown if Friday’s severe weather had a role in the damage or if it was related to a hate crime.

There currently are no suspects and no witnesses have come forward.

On Monday Kansas State President Richard Myers released a statement condemning the violence.

In April the University condemned Anti-Semitic posters found on the KSU campus.

“In response to the hateful act on campus there will be a Sukkot Solidarity Dinner Wednesday, 6p.m. in Bosco Plaza on campus,” according to graduate student Glen Buickerood.

He had collaborated with the Jewish student group Hillel to put up the sukkah to promote diversity.

“Wednesday’s dinner will include a few speakers, but we will focus on being in community with one another, he said.

“Those attending are encouraged to bring a meal that upholds Jewish customs.  All are welcome.”

This is Fire Prevention Month in Junction City with the period from October 8 – 17 a primary focus.

Fire Chief Terry Johnson noted local firefighters visit schools this month. “We go and we teach fire prevention. We do the basics, stop, drop and roll, know two ways out. Smoke alarms, check your smoke alarms when you change your clocks. If you have a smoke alarm that’s over 10 years old replace it. So those things are what we look at and we try to get that information out there, and remind people that this is a year-round thing that has to be done.”

Johnson added they have a fire prevention program with commercial partners where they do fire and safety inspections on buildings and businesses. “So that we can make sure that when you go into a building it’s as safe as possible. And that helps not only the people coming in and out of the building, but it also helps the business owner in keeping their insurance cost down.”